Say Hello To Today

Has been said that yesterday is but a dream and tomorrow is only a vision. Here is your invitation to come into the Now, to say "hello" to today and to open the wonderful world of opportunity that is available to you in the present moment. Background music is Relaxing Piano, Cello And Warm Pad Meditation Music by Doczky via Pond 5

Transcript

Dear friends,

I invite you to sit back,

Close your eyes,

Take in a deep breath,

Relax and come into the now,

The wonderful now.

The now where everything happens.

The now where everything that has happened has happened.

The now where everything that will happen will happen.

This wonderful point in time where past and present intersect always.

The now.

Welcome to the now of morning light.

The now of evening sun.

Welcome to the now of star filled skies at night.

The now of friendship and companionship.

The now of love and devotion.

The now of service and dedication.

Bravery,

Heroism,

Sacrifice,

Hope,

Faith.

Our universe has been evolving over an unimaginably long period of time,

Seeming like eternity and extending over an unimaginable area of space,

Seeming like infinity.

Yet each and every event happening in what was then the now.

Each and every life lived in the wonderful,

Extraordinary,

Ever-present now.

So as we contemplate this now moment,

Shared with every living thing,

Can we learn to embrace it and every living thing?

To love and value it and every living thing as we ought?

Can we remind ourselves that a war with the now is always doomed to failure,

Just as a battle against what is,

Is always doomed to defeat?

Today can we finally say goodbye to yesterday,

Parceling it up,

Placing it in a box for occasional reference only so a future now might learn its lessons?

And can we wait until morning before saying hello to tomorrow,

Allowing ourselves a glimpse into tomorrow only in order to make reasonable preparation for the now to come?

A closing thought from Henry Nguyen.

Did I offer peace today?

Did I bring a smile to someone's face?

Did I say words of healing?

Did I let go of my anger and resentment?

Did I forgive?

Did I love?

These are the real questions.

I must trust that the little bit of love that I sow now will bear many fruits here in this world and in the life to come.

Namaste.

Reviews

Not sure exactly what happened, but this meditation touched something deep inside me and brought about many tears. I don’t want to lose myself in analyzing it but instead just want to rest in the comfort of your words. Thank you.

Thank you, Tony, for a gentle reflection on ‘the Now’ and how it’s our opportunity to plant seeds that will flourish in the future - having listened to you over the years, I’m really enjoying making my way through your Insight Timer catalogue! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

very nice. the past is gone, the future never really gets here, the present is a gift.

Lovely start to the day reminding us that the now is all we have so let’s live it 🙏

I find this short practice a really helpful way to start the day and I use it regularly. Thank you Tony

Dear Tony,,.I love this meditation💗 The notion of embuing our day with equanimity and conscious presence right from the start is wise & wonderful guidance. Thank you 🙏🪷💗

Love you Tony and this brought tears to my eyes. Namaste.

Best meditation yet after kjears of guided meditations. Namaste my teacher. I would love to get a copy of the text. [e-mail]

A lovely start to my day, such healing and encouraging words. Thank you, and blessings to you, Tony. Namaste🙏❤️

That was short but it sure packed a powerful punch full of compassion and lovely thoughts. Another great meditation, Tony. Thank you and blessings to you. 🙏❣️

This lovely Meditation is like being in a sunlight-filled and peaceful little coffee and tea shop. My senses are filled! I love you, Tony!

Your meditations always bring me peace, Tony. The questions at the end of this one are wonderful. Thank you.🙏🏼

A beautiful reflection Tony. Thanks a million. Blessings to you and all there in Dublin. 🙏

Dear Tony…..A beautiful set of ‘nows’ and gentle music.
Go raibh maith agat for continuing on with meditations for us. ✨🙏🏽✨💚✨🎶✨

Tony, these are the exact thoughts that bring me such joy and delight in being alive: just being coincident with all the life and matter and forces that sprawl through Earth and the Universe! The privilege of glimpsing it all for some fleet and finite time! Thank you for capturing these perceptions in your talks and meditations!
Donna 🌷☀️🍁

As I listened I was distracted by a little weaver bird preparing a nest for winter. It flys past me grabbing bits of dead grass ( the past) and urgently pokes and pulls the wheat colored blades into its well built basket. I realize how in the Now this little bird is- though it’s gathering things from the past - it doesn’t stay bogged down, it simply uses them and moves on. In the Now, little Weaver is happily focused on building comfort and safety making sure each piece is placed properly and adjusted for optimum purpose- in the future, as the icy winds take our breath away and leave behind a beautiful blanket of white- the little Weaver will be able to maintain homeostasis and live another season.
In the Now, it seems, is the Ninja of all positions/ perspectives- like being next in line- you can take your turn or give it to the person behind you- in the Now- you do in the moment incorporating from what you have learned in the past to be ready to proceed to the future which cannot be completed without the events of the Now- Mindfullness, I guess, is always best . 💜
Saying “ Hello!”
Another fantastic meditation, Tony ⭐️

Good morning Tony! Oh thank you for another beautiful insight meditation. Just wonderful. Such a perfect start to my day.
Have a blessed day 🙏🏻💕

As insightful and inspiring as always Tony. We are very lucky to have you on here. Thanks again

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I just love your meditations to welcoming a new day. They’re like putting on a cozy pair of slippers before stepping on a cold floor! Thank you Tony!🌟