In The Moment Kind Of Thought

by writesalone

Maybe it’s just me, but have you ever noticed how people will use the phrase “You’ve got to live in the moment” when they’re trying to get you to do something you don’t want to want to do or they’ll use the phrase “I was just being in the moment” to justify their own questionable behavior. I’ll admit I’m not very good at being in the moment and my observations are a bit harsh on the subject. I find there is just too much to worry about and consider as I try and get through an average day. I’m often in some panicked state of damage control trying to react to all the unexpected, “in the moment” shit that life throws at me. Panic is not a higher form of acceptance and I envy people who can just relax and go with the flow, so sure everything will work out for the best.

Today I thought more about this moment to moment philosophy of life and wondered if I could do it? Could I stop obsessing and freaking out about money and meeting responsibilities in a timely manner? Probably not. So I didn’t waste anymore time on it. I settled myself down and began to work on a short story I wanted to submit for rejection at one of my favourite literary magazines. It was marvelous, I found new insights into the piece and rewrote parts that I hadn’t liked and really…well was in the moment. I think writing is the only activity that gives me so much freedom. I’m not one of those writers who plots the whole story down to the last detail, and then writes. I kind of let myself be led by whatever forces are guiding the story. It’s like I’m discovering what needs to be said. I don’t know how good a method this is for writing, but I sure enjoy it and I’m excited to see what I’ll find as I delve into whatever it is I write from. I guess being in the moment means different things to different people and that is an in the moment kind of thought.