I would like to live in the moment. In theory, it seems awfully easy to do (I mean, hello, we're in it) but it is so hard to practice.
For example: I have a dog. I adore him. He's almost 7, so is middle-aged, but is in fantastic health. Well, he has a heart issue, but so far he appears to be compensating.
I'll be doing something random and, all of a sudden, I think about the fact that he is going to die someday. Then I think about how heartbroken I am going to be when that day comes. Then I get teary at the very idea of it. Then I think about all the things that he won't be there for. Then I wonder if I am going to be able to get another weimaraner. And on and on.
At the same time, part of me can see what a waste it is to spend time mourning his eventual loss before it actually happens, instead of actually enjoying his company while he is here. (And I'm pretty sure it's not something that I need to practice.)
Maybe I'm making some progress, since there is a part of me that - in those moments - recognizes that I'm caught up in a story and am not living in the moment at all. So .. I continue to practice.
How about you? Is living in the moment something you practice? Do you have any tips on how to stay present?