My Lay Dominican study group discussed living in the moment. Doc was facilitating and he was waxing poetic about the joys of living in the present. Some of my "cloistered brethren" could see where he was coming from, and agreed with Doc. However, some others, including myself,disagreed.
My personal mantra has always been, "All is passing. God alone abiding." And if you're cloistered as by brothers are, I would think that would be the only hope you have.
I think, life has to be pretty good, in order for one to live in the present, to savor the present. If your basic needs aren't met, how could anyone say, "Enjoy the moment."
Doc's life is too good.
