Live in the “Now” and Not the “Moment”
David Berman • September 11, 2026
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Live in the “Now” and Not the “Moment”

I keep hearing that we should live in the moment. 


That I understand but disagree with, thinking that thought would be better phrased by replacing the word moment with “now”.


Moment refers to a very brief or specific point of time.

Now refers to the present time, and can be extended to a period of time.


Moment can be used metaphorically while now is more literal.


Now brings with it a sense of urgency and immediate action, while moment does not.


Wishes for a great day,

Each one a gift,

David/ 



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