Life is a series of separate moments strung together that appear as time. But nothing happens outside of the present moment. Many moments slip away without our notice because we’re lost in thoughts about the past or the future. The present moment is full beyond measure if we can still our minds enough to experience it. Not only does it contain everything we need for survival, it often holds information that can benefit us in the future. It’s only when we sufficiently quiet ourselves, that we can truly appreciate that the present really is…

A gift.