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Similar to not thinking, trying to not worry is near impossible.
An example: On the tee at a short par three, one of my buddies shouts out, don’t worry about that water.
It is impossible to not think about that water. During my backswing or right before I hit the ball, the anxiety about the water impacts me.
We can not, not think, not worry, or not doubt, but we can focus and take action. Back to that tee box, I visualize my fight path and landing zone.
Now I can do that, focus and absorp the current moment. That water gets no attention when I focus intently on something else.
Look at how professional athletes stay focused and calm under extreme pressure with millions watching.
Put a superstar athlete under tremendous pressure and you will see a gem.
Place Michael Jordan, Tom Brady or a Lionel Messi under extreme scrutiny and you will see a transformational performance.
They thrive when you force them to focus more intently.
Their minds are calm, like they see things in slow motion from their intensity.
They also have supreme confidence and trust they will prevail.
Doubt does not exist when you get enthralled in the present moment, whether competing for a Super Bowl or just meditating alone at home.
We do not have to be superstars to focus and eliminate negative thought and emotion.
We only need to focus on our breath, on our purpose and our actions.
Live in the moment, do not entertain thoughts like, can I do this for a month. Suffering follows negative thought and judgment.
Just be ok right now and leave it alone.
We need to use our minds to help not hinder us.
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