Being in the Now: Rising Beyond the Pain of Overthinking.
- Sowmya Rangarajan
- Nov 15
- 6 min read
“Just be in the now.”
For the longest time, this phrase sounded beautiful in theory but felt almost impossible in practice. I would hear it in spiritual talks, read it in books, and see it in quotes—but in my real life, it didn’t seem practical or even safe.
Redikall changed the way I understood this simple yet profound idea. This is my personal journey of how “being in the now” transformed from a confusing concept into a deeply grounding way of living.
What “Being in the Now” Meant to Me Before Redikall
Before I came across Redikall, “being in the now” carried a lot of misunderstandings for me. It felt like:
* something impossible to achieve
* negating everything that has happened and everything that will happen
* not giving importance to life as a whole
* being absent or disconnected from reality
* being unrealistic and impractical
* being insensitive to real-life struggles and troubles
* ignoring the full reality of what I was going through
* useless when suffering felt continuous – how could being in the now possibly help?
* a short-lived peace that I couldn’t really trust
* unsafe, because “I need to be prepared for what’s coming”
* and accepting the present felt like giving up.
In other words, I equated presence with passivity. It felt like choosing to sit still in the middle of chaos and pretending everything was fine.
What “Being in the Now” Really Means – Through Redikall
Through Redikall, I slowly realized that my struggle wasn’t with the present moment itself.
It was with my resistance to being in the flow of life.
This resistance operates at a subconscious level. Most of the time, we don’t even realize we’re doing it.
We’ve been conditioned to:
* think, plan, and constantly stay ahead
* make sure we are always doing what we are “supposed” to do
* live a pre-conditioned life with a constant sense of purpose and pressure.
Our ego-centric mind is trained more to "do" than to simply "be".
We hold on to a pseudo sense of safety:
“If I keep worrying, planning, and controlling, maybe I will be safe.”
But this false safety often keeps us from truly being present with what is happening right now.
Redikall helped me see that being in the now is not escapism. It is not a denial of reality. In fact, it is a deeper, more honest connection with life as it unfolds in this moment.
How This Shift Changed My Thinking
As I started applying Redikall insights, many of my old beliefs about the present moment began to transform.
1. Presence doesn’t erase problems; it clarifies my purpose
Being in the moment didn’t brush away what was happening in my life. Instead, it helped me pause, reflect, and see my purpose more clearly within the situation.
2. The past only has as much power as I give it
My past could only control my present as much as I allowed it to.
I began making a conscious choice to move my attention from past stories into the present moment.
3. Self-acceptance revealed my worthiness
When I started accepting myself completely with all that I am, I naturally began to recognize my worthiness—beyond achievements, mistakes, or expectations.
4. Letting go of perfection freed my energy
I liberated myself from unnatural expectations of perfection.
I now focus on doing my best in every moment, and I honor that as enough.
5. Fear of the future loosened its grip
I learnt not to dwell on the fear of what my future holds. I realized I do not have the power to predict the unknown, and that the only real, tangible power I have is in "this moment."
6. Faith and surrender became my anchors
Faith and surrender keep me in the knowing that there is a truth beyond my limited perception.
If I am taken care of in the present moment, I trust that I am being guided all the way through.
My thoughts are not bigger than me, my soul, or my purpose.
7. I began to quieten my inner chatter
I started consciously reducing the self-created mental noise.
From this stillness, any thought that arises feels more aligned and wise.
8. Regret turned into learning
My regrets from the past no longer dominate my present.
This doesn’t mean I’m not accountable for my mistakes. It means my focus is now on the learning and growth that came from them.
As Redikall beautifully says, “Every situation holds a brilliance.”
9. Self-forgiveness helped me flow
Forgiving myself has helped me go with the flow and be more present to all that is.
10. I became more available to myself and others
When I ease into the present moment, I become more emotionally and mentally available—to myself and to those who need my attention.
In the absence of thought-induced resistance, I remain open to what needs to flow through me.
11. I learned to conserve my energy
I realized how much energy is drained when it is scattered in the past or future.
By staying here, now, I conserve my strength for the next aligned step.
12. I started noticing signs and synchronicities
Being rooted in the now helped me see signs, synchronicities, and subtle guidance that an overthinking mind would have missed completely.
13. Being in the now isn’t giving up—it's opening up
Being in the now doesn’t mean I’m giving up on life. It means I’m opening up to more possibilities than my fear-based mind can imagine.
14. The present moment became a sacred space
I now experience the present moment as the most liberated and divinely guided space to be in.
My Daily Practice to Stay Centred in the Present
To remain grounded in the now, I follow a simple daily practice:
* I close my eyes and take slow, deep breaths.
* With every inhale, I consciously invite a positive, nurturing thought.
* With every exhale, I intentionally release heavy thoughts and blocked energy.
* I invoke divine energy to guide me and hold me in higher wisdom.
* I allow thoughts to surface and leave naturally, without force or judgment.
* I stay in stillness long enough to fully experience and embrace the present moment. Being present is not something most of us are trained to do. We are human beings with human emotions - thoughts will drift, especially during challenging times.
But with practice, I noticed:
* it became easier to catch my drifting thoughts, and
* more effortless to gently bring them back to the now.
When we are fully open, accepting, and rooted in the present, this is where *aligned action* naturally arises.
Redikall Statements That Bring Me Back to the Now
These Redikall Statements (healing and transformation phrases) help me return to the present moment whenever I feel scattered:
Transforming overthinking and resistance:
* With Soul’s Love, I transform and transcend my overthinking.
* With Soul’s Love, I transform and transcend my resistance to be in the now.
* With Soul’s Love, I transform and transcend my resistance to let go of my resistance.
Healing through self-forgiveness:
* With Soul’s Love, I graciously forgive myself for my resistance to forgiving myself.
* With Soul’s Love, I graciously forgive myself for not honoring my present moment.
* With Soul’s Love, I graciously forgive myself across time, space, dimensions, and generations for not allowing others to be in the moment.
Aligning with flow and progress:
* With Soul’s Love, I graciously progress, remaining in the now.
* With Soul’s Love, I synchronize myself with the flow of life.
You can gently repeat these Statements when you feel anxious, overwhelmed, pulled into the past, or fearful of the future. Let them be soft reminders that you are allowed to return to yourself—here, now.
A Gentle Closing Reminder
Being in the Now: Rising Beyond the Pain of Overthinking is not about perfection or constant stillness. It is about "remembering", again and again, that your greatest power, wisdom, and healing are available in this very moment.
Every time you bring your awareness back to the present, you are already transforming your relationship with life. *Being in the Now: My Redikall Journey from Overthinking to Inner Presence* This blog helps us understand how Redikall empowers us to shift from overthinking into a grounded, soul-aligned state of inner presence.