Recently, I went off on a trip on my own without family for the first time. The weeks, and particularly days leading up to it were supposed to be really exciting. Usually the few days prior to the trip is when it's most exciting. For some reason, and for the first time I was actually only excited for brief moments. Excited when my friends who were going to be there with talked about it. However, as soon as the conversation went on to the next topic, I also found myself just as engaged and interested in the next topic of discussion. And when all conversation finally died down and I was back to doing my regular old activities, I took pleasure in that. My mind wasn't constantly on the impending trip that would be in 48 hrs, although it was looming, it was not distracting.
In the moment
It was such a great feeling, it allowed me to enjoy the moment, enjoy the here and now. I wasn't lost or carried away. Of course, the mind would wander to the thoughts of the trip, but it wasn't distracting.
When the Moment is Gone
I was already nervous, and excited, but the moment for it is over and now it is time to enjoy the present ...no reason to continue being excited about the future. Be excited and enjoy the future, when the future turns into the present.
I hope to experience more of these kinds of moments, where I was able to continue enjoying the present, a little of the future, while not let it distract me from the present.
"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment"
-The Social Nerd
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