Being a “Nowist”

Tara playing dress up in the amazing furry coat!

By Tara Overzat

I struggle to live in the “now.” As kids, this was so easy. Why is it so hard as adults?

Maybe becuase we can’t shake the shackles of our memories, both good and bad. We want to relive the good times too desperately, while the bad times continue to scare us and weigh us down.

To live here in this moment: to enjoy the sunny, cloudless day and the cup of coffee in my hand; to see the sun-infused leaves rustle at the tops of the thin trees; to see the sun bounce off of the red Pontiac cruising by.

Why is it so hard to just be here now?

I don’t always fail at living in the moment. I have an almost well-hidden penchant for playing dress up in stores. I sing badly along with the radio. And just a few years ago, I used to take some crazy ass chances living in China.

I guess I just want to be as adventurous as I was a few years ago. But, wait, that’s looking back, isn’t it? Sigh.