Learning to be in the present moment | Ghislaine Morin — Sophrologue & médecine chinoise à Grenoble

Learning to be in the present moment - 25 November 2019 Learning to be in the present moment The 3 golden rules To detach yourself from the present moment: 1. Detach yourself from the past and/or the future 2. Put the mind at rest and refocus on listening to the body 3. Disconnect the autopilot and observe the world around us Listen to my radio column on France Bleu "Mrs Morin helped me a great deal through the low points" J Baptiste ` *

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[S1] Until 11am, See life in blue on France Bleu Isère. It is 10.48am on France Bleu Isère. We are delighted to welcome you, as every Tuesday morning, Ghislaine Morin. Let us remind listeners, you are a sophrologist in Grenoble and we are going to talk about the present moment together this morning. But then, the present moment, what is it?

[S2] Living in the present moment, We hear about it often, It is an expression that is used more and more, Whether in magazines, In well-being practices, Sophrology, meditation. So living in the present moment is all very well, But as soon as it comes to putting it into practice, Many of us look for the instruction manual to get there.

[S1] How do you do it?

[S2] Yes, today I suggest we look at three key concepts that will help you better grasp this term and shed new light on it. So the number one key to living fully in the moment is already to accept living in the present, that is to say without clinging to the past or anticipating a hypothetical future.

[S1] Is it a kind of freeze-frame?

[S2] There you go, exactly. So it seems obvious, But it is far from simple. Our brain is constantly going over what has happened or what is going to happen. Whether it is an old family conflict, a meeting that went badly that morning or the fear of bad news. It is therefore an essential step to free yourself from this weight. The past is over, it cannot be changed. And in the same way, why worry about a future that does not exist? Of course we need to know how to protect ourselves, plan ahead and organise, but if we are going to anticipate, we may as well do it in a positive way.

[S1] Then there is the matter of the mind. We need to put the mind at rest.

[S2] So first let us focus more on listening to the body. The number 2 key to living fully in the present moment is also to grant yourself moments of pause in order to put the mind at rest and return to the pleasant sensations of the body. Generally we listen to the body when something is wrong. Here, we will focus our attention on our body mindfully and rather tune in to positive sensations: the heart beating, listening to your breathing, the sensation of the air, the movement of the stomach, feeling the sensations at the points of contact of our body, the contact of our clothes on the skin, the feet on the ground, the hands on the thighs, and also observing the release of the muscles.

[S2] So living in the present moment is attention to yourself, and then it is also attention to the world around us. That will be the third key. For this reason, we need to learn to disconnect the autopilot that tends to govern a large part of our life. We go through the everyday things without necessarily paying attention to the pleasant ones. We tend rather to do things mechanically and to focus on what is not going well.

[S2] So by switching off this autopilot, we will rather focus our attention on what surrounds us by calling on our senses. Our senses are what connect us to the outside world: hearing, smell, sight, touch or taste. For example, we can be attentive to someone's smile, feel the pleasant sensation of a ray of sunshine in winter, of a good herbal tea or the smell of bread as we pass a bakery.

[S1] In a way, rediscovering a little of what surrounds us, which we tend to forget.

[S2] Exactly. So of course it may seem complicated to start living in the present moment overnight. It would of course be much easier to get there by being guided at the start by a professional, but you can also get there yourself by training regularly with each of these keys. For example, I suggest you set up a little reminder: each time you look at the time or focus your attention on an object of your choice, or by setting a small recurring alarm during the day. When the alarm rings, you observe what you were doing. You press pause and you observe whether you were fully in what you were doing or whether you were already lost in your thoughts, either in the past or already in the future. If this is not the case, you can refocus by doing a few conscious breaths which will gradually bring you back into the moment.

[S1] Deep breaths, abdominal breaths, exhalations, that allows you to return as gently as possible to what matters, to the present moment, and that will be a source of soothing.

[S2] Thank you very much Ghislaine, see you next Tuesday.

[S1] Ghislaine Morin, you are a sophrologist. To find you, the address is the Chavant practice, 2 place d'Avril.

[S2] Thank you very much, you're welcome, see you Tuesday, goodbye Ghislaine. La vie en bleu, to be found again on francebleu.fr.

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Interview information

* Date and time: 01 September 2026, 10:48

* Interviewee: Ghislaine Morin

Viewpoints

1. Definition and difficulty of living in the present moment

* A popular notion but difficult to apply. Three key concepts for living the present moment more fully.

* Key no. 1: accept living in the present, without clinging to the past or anticipating a hypothetical future. Anticipation, if necessary, should be done in a positive way.

2. Putting the mind at rest

* Key no. 2: listen to your body and its pleasant sensations (heartbeat, breathing, contact of clothes, feet on the ground, muscle release). This reappropriation of physical sensations brings a sense of soothing.

3. Reconnecting with the outside world

* Key no. 3: disconnect the autopilot by mobilising the five senses (hearing, smell, sight, touch, taste). Rediscovering the simple and pleasant things of everyday life.

* Putting it into practice: a reminder or recurring alarm to observe your mental state, then conscious, deep breaths to return to the present moment.

Conclusion

Living in the present moment rests on three pillars: not focusing on the past or the future, reconnecting with positive bodily sensations, and paying attention to the world around us by switching off the autopilot.

Would you like to book an appointment? Contact Ghislaine Morin on 06 24 90 04 98 or online via book an appointment online.

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Frequently asked questions

How many sophrology sessions are needed?

It depends on your goal. For stress or sleep, 5 to 10 sessions are often recommended. A free 30-minute initial meeting lets us define your support together.

Is sophrology reimbursed?

Some health insurers reimburse sophrology sessions (e.g. Radiance-Humanis). Ask your health insurer.

How does a session unfold?

A session lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour: a time for discussion, guided breathing and relaxation exercises, then a review of how you feel.

Does sophrology replace medical treatment?

No. Sophrology is a complementary practice that does not replace medical treatment. If in doubt, consult your doctor.

More about sophrology and Chinese medicine in Grenoble : www.sophrologue-grenoble.fr/sophrologie-sophrologue-a-grenoble-38000-38100