Live in the Moment

We spend most of our time thinking about things that happened and thinking about the future. But to really experience life, we need to be present to the moment. Living in the moment doesn't mean being hedonistic or doing things that will hurt other people and then justifying those actions by saying you are living in the moment. It means taking in what is happening at any given time and appreciating the time you have with people.

When it comes down to it, everything in life is temporary. This makes it even more important to give the present your full attention. We don't have to stop planning for the future or learning from the past. Those things are essential for us to be high-functioning people. But when we ruminate about the past or worry excessively about the future then we really aren't living life to the fullest. It's like being stuck in neutral.

You need to become aware of where your thoughts are to change your focus. If you take care of this day, then the rest will fall into place. You can't live life more than one day at a time. If you don't like what is happening in your life on any given day, then do something about it that day. Waiting to do something will not help. Before you know it, some time will have passed and you will no longer be so concerned about the things you have no control over in your life.

Enjoy everything you do. Enjoy every person you talk to even if they are the clerk at the store. Take time to pet your dog. Live in the moment and all your worries will fade away.