Most of us, if we’ve spent any time in any modern city, have heard about mindfulness: about being present, and how important it is to live our life in the moment.
What we’ve been told about being present
We’ve heard how important it is not to miss the moments, not to be distracted by our devices, the endless news cycle and the stimulation that is everywhere. We want to be present when we’re having a conversation with our friends. We even talk about mindful eating and mindful walking.
Why most of us aren’t achieving it
But the reality is that most of us are not achieving that goal. Most of us are anxious, and many of us are medicating.
The question this episode asks
We’ve accepted that a meaningful life, a life filled with happiness, requires presence, stillness, and being calm and focused on the moment at hand. So why haven’t we found it? Why is it that so many of us are experiencing the opposite?
Frequently asked questions
Why is it so hard to live in the present moment?
Constant stimulation, devices and the news cycle pull us away, and despite all the talk of mindfulness, most of us remain anxious. This episode explores why.
Why does presence matter?
A meaningful life, filled with happiness, requires presence, stillness and being focused on the moment at hand.