Two weeks ago while driving home from a writing retreat in the Sierras, I asked Maureen, "How's your coffee?" She smiled and said, "It’s great." I was happy for her because I know how much Maureen loves a good cup of coffee.
This may sound like a simple situation, but what would have happen if I asked, "Is today’s coffee as good as the coffee you make at home?"
Asking that question would have made Maureen compare her present cup of coffee with another coffee experience. By comparing, it would have taken her away from the joy she was experiencing at the present moment.
The more time we spend in the present moment, the more joy there is in our lives. When we compare events, it brings up experiences from the past that can create judgments. By living in the present moment, we expand our awareness and enjoy the experience that’s before us right now.
