The moments of a life can be valued in a hierarchy. Society’s conventions play a role in giving certain worth to these moments, such as a wedding, graduation, or getting a job, but many times these are not the actual important moments. Unexpected happenings turn out to hold great worth in how a life is lived. As I look back at what stands out as influential events in my life and as I plan for events for the future, I have emotions of happiness and accomplishment. I also have feelings of fear, embarrassment, devastation, guilt, and stress that hold me back from actions I might take in the present. This lack of living can prevent wonderful unexpected occurrences from happening. If I can breathe and let my body and mind feel the present, and not dwell on the fearful emotions of the “what ifs”, then maybe I can appreciate the present more. If the past is reduced to equal moments that don’t have more importance than any other, then perhaps those moments won’t seem so paralyzing and I will overcome them, move forward and truly experience the present.