Embrace the Present

Embrace the present is a phrase we hear a lot.  Embrace to me signifies a hug.  Hold is another common definition when embrace is used this way.  The other definition is to accept or welcome.  Hugging and holding connotate affection, perhaps love.  Gripping tight with one’s might, and emotion, the present moment.  That works too. Accept leads me to think contentment.  Adequacy.  Perhaps, even championing or something stronger.  That works too.

Whatever your duality of definition path you choose for embracing the present, know that years of science, mental health work, and psychological study dictates that those of us who find the muscle and mettle to deal with life’s challenges as they come and to not dwell/ruminate and not forecast/fascinate, will be better off from an emotional resilience standpoint.