How to Find More Joy In This Moment
I have been presented with a clear focus – the need to find joy and contentment in this moment. Often (far too often) I get caught in the habit of what Ram Dass referred to as “nexting” – always looking ahead to what could make this moment better, only to do the same once that new objective is obtained.
Here is a very good 10-minute clip about this phenomenon, described well by Sam Harris:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnTuKxa3DEk&t=1s
I really appreciated his phrasing of “leaning forward,” always trying to get to the next moment in hopes that it will be better than this one, only to repeat the process once we get there.
There’s a lot to unpack in this short clip. If you struggle with presence (and I think we all do), I hope this helps.
Yours,
Chris
First published August 1, 2023.
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