Wake Up...Live the Life You Love: Living in the Now

People destined for success can still escape their destiny. The process is not difficult, and the tragedy is not rare. All the elements are in place, yet they cannot live to their fullest potential. The secret is to live in the now. It is not enough to be alive; we must live in the present moment, or hopes and dreams may never materialize. Living "in the now" means more than getting up every day to push back the curtains of possibility. It means, also, that we realize and appreciate everything in our lives, so that life becomes more real, more precious, and more rewarding. "Feel the water on your hands while you are doing dishes," says Steven E. "Feel the wind on your face. Stop to look at the faces of your children while they play; concentrate on their joy and their energy. That's the now; that's what is real, and that's where life takes place."