Category Archives: full realization

If You Are Infected with the Virus That Causes COVID-19, Should You Fear Death?

Posted on May 25, 2020 by David Durand

Would you choose to live in presence today? And what if the risk of death is supposedly higher for you for some reason? Maybe you have diabetes or some other compromised state of immunity. Should you then, if infected, give … Continue reading →

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Are You Having a Happy New Year in Each Moment? How to Decide to Be Unconditionally Happy…

Posted on January 2, 2017 by David Durand

Would you choose to live in presence today? If you are happy in each moment, it is the result of the decisions you are making, either consciously or subconsciously, to be happy. Our exact circumstances are clearly not always our … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Dinner is a Test of Our Ability to Maintain Presence: A Thanksgiving Survival Guide!

Posted on November 25, 2015 by David Durand

Would you choose to live in presence today? Congratulations!  You are about to receive a great gift, a virtual initiation into higher consciousness!  You are about to have Thanksgiving Dinner! (Please save this and apply it to Christmas, New Years … Continue reading →

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Returning to the Garden of Eden: Is it Good or Bad or Is It Just What it Is?

Posted on March 14, 2013 by David Durand

Would you choose to live in presence today? I’ve shared a series of photos on my Live In Presence™ Facebook Page and asked what people thought the image was.  Here they are in the same sequence: Is it good or … Continue reading →

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Loving Others as They Are: Presence in Relationships

Posted on November 17, 2011 by David Durand

Would you choose to live in presence today? I love Byron Katie’s stance of “Loving What Is,” the title of her 1st book.  Applying it to relationships I would suggest loving and accepting each person in your life and everyone … Continue reading →

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Be the Witness of Your Life: Witnessing Is a Bridge to Presence

Posted on September 18, 2011 by David Durand

Would you choose to live in presence today? Being present has to do with being aware of what is happening and what others are saying and then responding in a giving way from your heart.  Assuming everything is perfect even … Continue reading →

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Do You Truly Want to Love Everyone? An Exercise in Unconditional Love

Posted on August 19, 2011 by David Durand

Would you choose to live in presence today? Many of us seek to teach others, which is simply a code word for fixing our child, parent, spouse, etc.   If you come to someone with the intention of fixing them, what … Continue reading →

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Gentleness: A Facet of Presence

Posted on July 16, 2011 by David Durand

Would you choose to live in presence today? Growing up, I always wondered about the God depicted at times in the Bible.  Who was this Being who seemed very stern, not much fun at times, vengeful, judgmental, unforgiving, and certainly … Continue reading →

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What is the Greatest Good in Health, Wealth and Relationships and How Do I Serve It for Others and Myself?

Posted on June 11, 2011 by David Durand

Would you choose to live in presence today? I believe that all goals that are met are aligned with the greatest good of everyone and everything.  Everyone happens to include you.  I say that for those who are attached to … Continue reading →

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The Reason for Your Birth: Full Realization and a Joyous Life

Posted on March 13, 2011 by David Durand

NOTE: This is an excerpt from my book on raising consciousness that will be further edited prior to publication. If you have any feedback, please send me a comment via the “Contact Me” page above. Thank you. The reason for … Continue reading →

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