It's The Little Things

The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly. . . Live each moment completely and the future will take care of itself. Fully enjoy the wonder and beauty of each moment.
~Paramahansa Yogananda

When we first begin to meditate we notice the whirlwind of thoughts that move through an uncontrolled mind. As our meditation practice becomes more steady, we learn to bring the mind to a single point of focus, such as the breath, and we experience longer and longer moments of peaceful presence. In meditation we form the habit of being fully present. Then in daily life we can observe events and act appropriately without the stress of upsetting reactions to what is happening. Freedom comes from moving away from reactions to being able to respond in appropriate ways. We can live the freedom that we seek. This is what is described as enlightened living.