Although it is not clearly defined as the exact amount of time involved a moment is defined as a short period of time.  It is used in communication as an inexact place holder.

For example:

• take a moment before responding (is this 10 seconds or 2 to 3 minutes, it is unclear how long you have to ponder but the intent is to be brief)
• the crash occurred in a moment (the impact and follow up repercussions were brief but exactly how long the crash lasted is not typically known)
• it was a historic moment (implying whatever occurred was highly impactful but did not last long, or the sense of it was brief

Moments Matter

In reality, we live our lives moment by moment.  That is everything we see, do and think begins in a brief flash although these individual moments combine to a unique, still on their own moments’ matter.

There is a preponderance of literature advising us to live fuller lives by staying in the moment.

There are a number of definitions and explanations supporting this practice but in short and simple terms, your life is a series of moments and each one counts so don’t waste it.

Paying Attention

This advice is not about staying in the moment, that is really not possible, we are fated to move on no matter what.  Rather this is paying attention to each moment.

Through constant attention, we are able to ensure the appropriate outcomes and memories are derived moment by moment and ultimately this leads us, enables us,  to take control of our life.