The Power of the Present Moment

We have all heard that we should try to be present as much as possible, but what doesthat really mean? Are we able to stay present or are we continually swept up by theemotions and thoughts of what happened in the past or agonizing on what we need todo in the future?This may happen a lot more often than we realize. Sometimes to be present can be difficult if we are not ready to confront our immediate reality and avoid the obstacles that prevent us from surpassing our limitations. But when we are in the present moment, we have the power to face and eventually overcome the obstacles. To be present allow us to live life with mindfulness and to have courage and strength in knowing we are making a choice in this moment with more awareness and conscious effort.Being present takes practice, patience and an internal will and fortitude to become thedriver of our own vehicle. When we are not in the present moment, we are often just apassenger being taken for a ride. It takes away our ability to