Living in the present

 Life is a journey through time, moving from the past, through the present, and into the future. Every soul born into this world must eventually face the certainty of death. The time we have between these two points—birth and death—is what we call life. Yet, this journey is unique for everyone.

For some, life is filled with joy, where happy memories of the past brighten the present and inspire hopeful plans for the future. For others, life is shaped by struggles, where lessons from a bitter past guide them to avoid future pitfalls. Just as every drop in a river flows uniquely, every life experiences the passage of time differently.

We often hear the phrase “live in the present.” But do we? In my experience, much of life is spent either looking back—reliving memories, shaped by culture, desires, and past decisions—or looking forward, constantly planning, predicting, and preparing for what’s next.

How often do we truly live in the moment? What does it mean to do so? Many philosophies suggest that living fully in the present is the key to happiness: letting go of worries about the past and the future to focus entirely on the now. But is it even possible? After all, the present is deeply connected to both the past and the future. How can we separate them?

Perhaps the answer lies in immersion. To live in the present, we must give our whole selves to whatever we’re doing right now—whether it’s painting, writing, singing, cooking, or even resting. When we immerse ourselves completely in an activity, without distractions or thoughts of yesterday or tomorrow, we become one with the action. In that moment, the past and future no longer matter.

This doesn’t mean ignoring the lessons of the past or the plans for the future. They might influence what we do, but while we are fully engaged, those influences fade into the background. By giving 100% of our attention to the present moment and the task at hand, we can experience life as it unfolds—here and now.

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