While this is not a new or entirely fresh concept, being conscious, aware and in the present with all of your senses at all times (except when sleeping) leads to the best life experience.

This is about not dwelling on the past, it is what it is, nor being anxious or worrying about the future.  This is not about ignoring the past or the future but rather accepting and using the past and being optimistic about the future.

Embrace Each Moment

I am not a fan of the trite or obvious and the statement that “life is a gift, don’t waste it” probably does not feel right for everyone and seems like just a catchphrase.

For me, it actually is a bit of a mantra.  I can believe their are no bad times, even though I get frustrated, excited, angry, nervous, etc, along with everyone else (I am pretty sure to some degree the emotions plague us all).

Believing in the magic of every moment, accepting they are all precious both happy and sad, allows me to be firmly convinced that (watch for it, another trite phrase) “it’s all good”.

It is about me

The often misunderstood statement that it’s all about me is not in any way selfish or conceited (both things with a bad context).  In fact, it is just a simple and logical recognition that the things that impact my life, and that I impact, are mine.

I own them!

To be clear embracing every moment includes helping others and doing good for everyone if that works for me, and it should.