You cannot outrun yourself, but you can learn to finally arrive where you've always been. Key Takeaways The present moment is the only moment you ever truly have. Your mind can wander to past regrets or future worries, but life is only happening right here, right now and presence is the doorway to genuine aliveness. Mindfulness is not about achieving perfection but cultivating awareness without judgment. It's learning to observe your thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensatio