Robert in Seattle

Geez, it's been strange entering the second half of my life and still not completely sure of what I want to be when I grow up. Still, the last half-century has given me some experiences to make an occasional judgment call that has even surprised me. Some recent discussions with friends have revolved around living IN the moment as being much different from living FOR the moment. I see living in the moment as an acquired skill that comes out of one's life experiences, allowing you to savor the moment while bringing your complete and entire being into that conscious moment in time.

Living for the moment can be so -- so -- well, momentarily gratifying... so fleeting...