LOA: What Does “Being Present” Mean?

What Does "Being Present" Mean? The Stages of Past, Present, and Future   The term "being present" refers to a period of time between the past and the future. It also means to fully enjoy the moment that we are in. Thus, living in the moment is being present. Living in the past is useless. Going over what you have done or what others have done, will have very little value for you. It will not bring the past back to you. It is gone forever....