Write in the Moment and Take That Fantastic First Plunge

Not long ago, I discovered a new term “mindfulness” to apply to my everyday life. It basically means what it implies. On one level it means paying attention to details of what’s going on around you at any given time, but on a much deeper level it brings your conscious awareness to a “moment-by-moment” basis. It’s where you pay attention to what’s happening right now, but in a non-judgmental way and allowing things to be what they are to you.

Writing is demanding, but an absolutely fulfilling p...