There is a pervasive human tendency to miss the present moment by fixating on what's next.

How often do you catch yourself counting down the hours until the workday ends, only to spend your evening dreading the return of the morning routine?

This cycle of anticipation and fear robs us of the actual living—those fleeting, precious moments that make up our today. Just think about it, when was the last time you paused to truly savor your lunch without hastily scrolling through emails or planning your next task?

We might begin by cultivating mindfulness in our ordinary activities. Imagine transforming mundane tasks into experiences of full awareness: feeling the warm water on your hands while doing dishes in the evening, or noticing the play of sunlight across the room in the morning.

By anchoring ourselves in the 'now' rather than getting lost in tomorrow's worries or tonight's expectations, we unlock a more fulfilling, tranquil existence.

What's a simple pleasure in your day that you could appreciate more fully if you weren't already somewhere else in your mind?