Live in the Present
Live in the Present: Balance future planning with an appreciation for the present moment, recognizing that the pursuit of future happiness shouldn't overshadow your ability to enjoy life today.
— from Enjoy the Flight (Living/Balance/Happiness/Passion) · Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert
In the book
Come back to the present. The pure stuff is found by living in the moment, not by waiting for it to be delivered from somewhere else; the only person with the capacity to bring you lasting happiness is you. That doesn't mean abandoning the future — it means balancing your planning for tomorrow with a real appreciation of today, so that the pursuit of some future happiness never quite overshadows your ability to enjoy your life now. Stop asking "should I be happy now or later?" and ask instead, "how can I be happy now and in the future?" — Enjoy the Flight (Living/Balance/Happiness/Passion)