Being in the Moment

753 Words4 Pages
What does it mean to be present? When I first hear this question, I automatically think of the Meisner technique of acting, which is centered around being present. It’s an invigorating technique in which actors constantly feed off their fellow actors, taking in sensory info, moment by moment. I’ve studied the Meisner technique for a long time, and I think this directly relates to my views on being present. I believe being present is the opposite of being a bystander or passerby. It’s the opposite of letting opportunities pass you by. It’s the opposite of dozing off, oblivious to the world around you. It’s the opposite of being in the heart of New York City, and just staying in your hotel room. Being present means taking action. Being alert. Stepping out of your hotel and doing something fun, challenging, or crazy. Being present means taking advantage of what is available, and fighting to acquire even more opportunities. Being present is being in the crowd that all the bystanders are watching: a crowd protesting and taking a stand for what they believe in. Being present is seeing the world and asking one’s self, what can I do while I’m here? How can I get excited and get involved? Then taking action and doing something. Being present also means not wasting time. Someone who is present does not let a day go by without accomplishing something, no matter how big or small. When being present, one thinks: before I die, what do I want to do? Personally, I believe all humans have the same wish. We all want to feel fulfilled with our lives before we die, fulfilled in our relationships, our careers, our experiences, and our accomplishments. Whatever our personal goals in life are, if we accomplish them so that we have a sense of fulfillment, dying won’t be so much of a tragedy. We’re all curious about death, whether it be fear or
Open Document