WORTH READING 26 May 2006

4 Steps to Enjoying Every Moment

All too often people take life, and all of the great things that it
offers,
for granted. People realize how much something means to them only after
it
is taken away. There is a reason for this; it is difficult to appreciate
things in life because it is difficult to picture yourself without them.

An example will help to explain this point more clearly. Imagine sitting
at
a table nearly 100 feet long. On this table are hundreds of different
foods.
Main courses, deserts, drinks, and more cover every inch of the table.
You
are all alone, and all that the table offers is for you.

Now try and not take this food for granted. Try to appreciate it like it
will be gone tomorrow. It isn't easy. It is hard to not take this food
for
granted when there is so much in front of you.

This example can be transferred to many things in life. One may see that
same point in life itself. People say live life to the fullest, and to
appreciate every day you have. This is difficult for the majority of
people
because, just the like the food, there are so many days left. When you
know
you'll be around for 40 more years, it is hard to think about today
being
your last day.

Don't lose hope, there is an answer. It's called the Step Back. This
quick
system will help you to appreciate your life, and all that is offers.
Moments filled with happiness and excitement will no longer be
unappreciated
and taken for granted.

1. REALIZE YOU'RE IN THE MOMENT
The first step is to realize that you are in the middle of something
good.
It could be a beautiful day on your family vacation, or a perfect
afternoon
with your children. You are the judge of what moments you'd like to
appreciate.

2. TAKE A STEP BACK
This is the main part of the system. Once you realize you are
experiencing a
moment you'd like to have last forever, stop yourself for a moment and
take
a Step Back.

Take yourself away from the situation. Take a short walk, a quick break,
or
simply close your eyes.

Once you are removed from the situation, think about it as if it
happened in
the past.

Picture how happy you were, the details of the scene, and the others
around
you. Feel the emotions you felt, see and hear the faces and sounds.
Remember
how much you enjoyed the time, and how much you'd like to enjoy it
again.

3. MAKE YOUR REENTRY
Once you feel the happiness of the moment, think about this; it's no
longer
in the past, it's right now! You just thought about how great you felt
in
that past moment, and now you can live it in the present.

You just appreciated the current moment by looking back on the
situation.
Once you are in the middle of the moment again, remember...

4. ENJOY YOURSELF
This will be a moment that, like all others, will eventually pass. With
this
in mind, really let it sink in. Take a look around, and realize you are
in
the middle of something great.

Taking a Step Back every now and then will help you appreciate life. No
longer will you be one who takes life for granted. You will make happy
moments happier, and you will also help to make them last forever.

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