In the Moment

So, would you believe that slowing down to the speed of life means we need to live in the present more?? Surprise?? Not!! Living in the present moment... being present to what is around us. Instead of being present to the past or to the future... Just fully enjoying and experiencing each moment. The authors of the book say that anything that keeps us focussed and present to what we are doing, is living in the moment. They make a link with rock climbing. When you are rock climbing, you can't let your thoughts wander to something else!! You need to be fully present in the moment... no wonder rock climbers get such a rush! Actually, it's anything that we do that keeps us present in the moment... It could be knitting... it could be biking... it could be photography... it could be writing. Whatever it is that keeps us focussed in the now... That intense focus and presence keep our minds from  wandering all over the place... keep our thoughts from hijacking our consciousness... And in that space, we encounter peace and joy...