If you are able to stop focusing excessively on future desired outcomes, you can align with the present moment, honour it, give it your fullest attention. In doing this, you can begin to derive great satisfaction from your achievements in the present moment.
This teachable moment refers generally to the film
About This Lesson
Grandpa Howard enters the neglected garden, not judging, just watching. In a state of alert presence he sees what is needed to bring the garden back to a state of beauty. Shortly after, he gets to work, demonstrating how you can be present in action as well as contemplation. For Grandpa Howard, there is as much enjoyment in the doing as there is in the final outcome. He does not project a future outcome that prevents him from enjoying the present moment. He does not focus excessively on the future state he wishes to achieve. Instead, he works to transform the garden and as he does this, he enjoys each present moment.
Discussion Questions
1Can you think of moments or things in your current daily life that bring you joy?
2Can you think of something new you would like to learn?
3Do you have a specific goal you might like to work towards?
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