Our busy mental activity often distracts us from appreciating the moment we’re in. Each second we bemoan what is, life escapes us. Burdening our consciousness with disgruntled thoughts causes us to miss the beauty and perfection that nearly always surrounds us. Gratitude is a miraculous shortcut that synchronizes us with the harmony with this moment. We don’t need to pretend unpleasantness doesn’t exist, we just need to focus on the good stuff to stay in balance. This ensures that our awareness isn’t so dominated by negativity that we miss life in the only time it ever happens…

Now.