Here and Now is as Good as Gone

Questioning why we choose to ignore the moment we’re in

Katie Cavenagh
Nov 4 · 3 min read

Why are we all in such a hurry? How come arriving at our perceived destination is more important than the journey we take to get there? Why are we pushing aside the beauty of the present moment as we race towards the illusions we create about our lives?

Keep the story going. Sign up for an extra free read.

You've completed your member preview for this month, but when you sign up for a free Medium account, you get one more story.
Already have an account? Sign in

Welcome to a place where words matter. On Medium, smart voices and original ideas take center stage - with no ads in sight. Watch
Follow all the topics you care about, and we’ll deliver the best stories for you to your homepage and inbox. Explore
Get unlimited access to the best stories on Medium — and support writers while you’re at it. Just $5/month. Upgrade