Why do people find it so hard to live in the present moment?
Why do people obsess over the future.
I do it myself too.
I’m trying to reduce it but need help. And advice.
Its good to think about the future but not to the extent that it ruins the present moment.
Most of the things we worry about, never happen. It’s the nature of mind to be like a restless monkey jumping from thought to thought
Some people get energy from the past. Some from the future. If it gives you energy to think about the future, I don’t see the harm.
I think looking back at things I say on here, including this thread, I come across as a worrier type.
But I just thought it’s important to say that overall, I’m feeling OK.
I have challenges but that’s just normal and part of life. Perhaps even a necessary part of life, dare I say.
Goodnight peeps.
Could be because the present isn’t well liked? I know for me, that mostly is it.
I have a philosophical question…
If you are arguing in a forest with your wife, and a tree falls…are you still wrong? lol!
Yea you are totally right. We just gotta learn to like the present, 
Somehow. Innit thouuuu.
I think baby steps will perhaps help, as we always say on this forum.
Because that way we can perhaps actually achieve liking the present. Since it’s realistic goals. I guess.
Lol I’m so confused. Eeek I dunno why I use those crazy emojis so much they don’t really look crazy 
I’ve been thinking also… I’m starting to think that happiness is just an emotion that roots only in memories/past and people get lost by searching it in the current time.
What do you mean by that. Can you elaborate?
Hmm.
I Often Catch Myself Swinging On The Endless Rope Over An Endless Vacant Void Of Helplessness’ Very Distant Clinging Memories. And Usually Always Fall Back Into The Same Fruitful Patterns & Routines. Sometimes Stepping Among The Stones Lodged In The Endless Current And Or Metaphorical Streams Of Delusional Reality.
My Eyes Are Not Focused On Being To Be Me In The Monumental Hope Of Eternally Believing. In Each Graceful Step Forward Accepting All And Everything.
Something In The Past. Something About The Future. Holding Me Down. Holding Me Back. Whisper. Scream. Don’t Do Thus. Don’t Do That.
Instead Be More Like As Has Been Done For Millions Of Years. (Evolution Disgraceful), Well…, At Least in My Odd Opinion.
Point Is…,
If You Drop The Past. Learn From Your Mistakes. Try Your Best To Not Make Them Again. And Set A Course For A Brighter More Hopeful Future. Your Next Step Is To Accept What Sets Before You. And Build.
And Build…, And Build…, And Build…, And Build.
But!,
There’s A Problem.
With Me, It Always Seems, That Someone Has A Sort Of Problem With My Plans.
So They Get Mauled.
aaaAAAND…, I Have To Start Over.
SoO0…, Once Again…, Build…,Build…,Build…,Build… . …
aaaAAAND…, DESTRUCTION!!!.
Well…,
I’m Sure You Get The Point.
So Maybe Perhaps People Jus Get Endlessly Tired Of Rebuilding. Only For It To Be Destroyed. Jus To Start All Over. And Once Again…, DESTROYED!!!.
I Put The Word ‘Destroyed’ In All Caps Because, It’s Fun!.
N e Hoo.
Maybe That Explains A Small Purpose For It Seeming An Endless Battle.
Maybe It Explains NOTHING!!!.
Up To You Dear Reader!.
Sincerely,
DJ Nosferatu Beat Beam (sleepoptimistic)
ok dokes, thankyou for the reminder. 
I will try to etch that into my brain haha.
and sorry to hear about all the destruction, …
Yesss, Destruction.
So Much Has Been Lost During The Stormy Seas Of Wild And Chaotic Destructive Destruction.
But!, Never Fear!. For, With The Breeze Of A Lonely Tree, It Still Wanders, Wonders, And Speaks!.
Sincerely,
DJ Nosferatu Beat Beam (sleepoptimistic)
P.s. The Tree Sees, And Believes, And Wonders, And Perceives, Dreaming A New Reality!.
Its because their minds are in constant thought. The more introspection you do, the quieter the mind will get. Eckhart Tolle could be a good teacher for you if you are interested!
yes I just started reading one of his books actually.
Do you recommend one in particular, I guess the power of now would be appropriate for this thread.
any others?
I would recommend you read all his books, but read them very slowly. Read a little bit and then ponder over it. Maybe a little before bedtime each night. This will change your life if you keep at it
Thankyou for that insightful advice. I agree about the slow reading it is all I can do anyways.
It’s better to think about the future probably than the past, but the happiest thing is living in the present for sure
Do you know how to like the present when one is addicted to a forum lol.
Feel I can’t get much done
Just have to find another external distraction