Present Living

Many people misunderstand what it truly means to live in the present moment. They often equate it with seeking immediate gratification or indulging in every possible form of pleasure. However, this view couldn’t be further from the truth. They confuse it with immediate gratification, or mistakenly think that to live fully in the present moment means to indulge oneself in every possible form of gluttony or mundane pleasures.

To truly live in the present moment is not about overindulgence or chasing fleeting joys. Instead, it’s about being deeply conscious of what we do and, more importantly, why we do it. When we bring mindful awareness to the present, we start to see life through a more meaningful lens.

When we are really conscious of the present moment, we begin to realize that what really matters is not what we do but the purpose behind every little thing we do.

The more we become aware of the here and now, the clearer it becomes that immediate gratification — no matter how tempting — is fleeting. While momentary pleasures may feel delightful, they are finite, leaving us yearning for something more profound.

As our awareness, or consciousness, of the present moment increases, so thus our ability to see the futility of immediate gratification, or mundane pleasures, because no matter how delightful these may be, they will always be finite.