I am in the now.

I am free from yesterday's mistakes or tomorrow's responsibilities. I am in the now.

Yesterday was in the past and tomorrow may never come. What I have is today, now, the present moment, and I make the most of each and every one of them.

If I made a mistake yesterday, I know I cannot undo it. I avoid wasting my time worrying or fretting about it. Today, I can use what I learned from it to move forward toward my goals. Yesterday it may have been a mistake, but today, it is new knowledge.

I make goals for the future and plan for tomorrow, but today is what matters. Today's tasks are the only ones I concern myself with, and I focus on this day's accomplishments. This makes each day a productive one and keeps me on track.

Living in the moment gives me the most focus when I am working on a task and the most pleasure when I'm not.

The joy of life is found in the present moment and I allow myself to receive all of it. Yes, I take time to stop and smell the roses because the roses are what fill that moment when I am near them. I take in their beauty with all my senses and enjoy it to its fullest.

I strive to let the beauty of the moment envelop me in its caress. I choose the joy!

Today, I plan to let myself discover the power of each moment and experience the benefits of truly living in the here and now.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. How much time do I waste worrying about what happened yesterday or what tomorrow will bring?
2. When was the last time I truly enjoyed the power of a moment?
3. How can I remind myself to focus on the present moment?