The present moment is just that, a snapshot in time. Past experiences provide its context, and future possibilities offer potential consequences—good or bad, along any measure of scale.

The implication is that this peaceful beautiful scene is what presence feels or looks like. The truth is, if life were a beach at sunset we might not have to work so hard at being present “in” it.

Being truly present enables you to show up fully aware that your attention in that moment is the greatest gift you could give yourself and others. Sign up for CNN’s Stress, But Less newsletter.

God dwells in the present moment and we encounter him in “the now.” We are invited to recognize his presence no matter where we are or what we’re doing, ...

Faith reveals to us that the ordinary, even mundane, path of surrendering to the ways of God is right in front of us.