[Daily OM]: It can be easy for us to walk
through the world and our lives without really being present. While
dwelling on the past and living for the future are common pastimes, it
is physically impossible to live anywhere but the present moment. We
cannot step out our front door and take a left turn to May of last year,
any more than we can take a right turn to December 2025. Nevertheless,
we can easily miss the future we are waiting for as it becomes the now
we are too busy to pay attention to. We then spend the rest of our time
playing "catch up" to the moment that we just let pass by. During
moments like these, it is important to remember that there is only Now.
In order to feel more at home in the present moment, it is important to
try to stay aware, open, and receptive. Being in the present moment
requires our full attention so that we are fully awake to experience it.
When we are fully present, our minds do not wander. We are focused on
what is going on right now, rather than thinking about what just
happened or worrying about what is going to happen next. Being present
lets us experience each moment in our lives in a way that cannot be
fully lived through memory or fantasy. ...<<<Read The Full Article Here>>...