The modern world, where technological and philosophical advancements cover more ground with each passing day, continues to put pressure on the standards of our lives and perspectives. The 21st century, serving as a turning point and breaking point in thousands of years of human history, is an irreversible axis for this transformation and beginning. Never before in history has such a technological and economic leap been observed. Consequently, people today are inevitably feeling the effects of this leap more powerfully in their own lives and socio-economic environments.
Unfortunately, the acceleration of information and production, along with the reshaping of transportation and movement, has resulted in the commodification of human consciousness and emotional states. This commodification has caused humans—who are inclined to keep up with this fast-moving world—to "molt" into a new shell, even eroding our standard emotions.
"Present-moment consciousness" and awareness are being targeted more than ever by material concerns and principles; they are further reinforced by the burden of economic and social insecurity placed upon individuals. The capitalist world, which pumps the dual emotions of "never being satisfied" and "having to catch up" into the human soul, defends itself through the idea of a "compulsion to be strong." Although this compulsion may seem innocent on the surface, it has made it easier to push unhappy masses toward seeking artificial happiness. This search for artificial happiness will eventually collapse, leading to a multiplication of unhappy masses—as has always been the case.
Individuals who do not understand the consciousness of the "now"—and who are constantly forced to think about the future under the guise of "idealism"—eventually realize that they are lost in this whirlpool, even if they try to cast off these anxieties from time to time. The seeds of anxiety sown into the global candidates of a globalizing world prepare the ground for anxious individuals to mingle with society in the future.
The person who cannot remain in the moment, who does not seek happiness in the "now," is ruined by the expectations of the future. This ruin brings with it problems such as lack of money, lack of energy, and health issues. Sadly, the architects of this ruin never hesitate to make sociology and psychology a part of this game. Marketing, advertising, digital media—whatever comes to mind... All of these have paved the way for these fractures by abusing the psychology of fragmentation. Otherwise, in their proper use, communication options and commercial efforts are beyond this critique.
Present-moment consciousness and a fragile awareness continue to be left all alone within this system. Who benefits most from the multiplication of the masses who are filled only with anxiety and a sense of unreachable goals regarding the future, who live by the principle of "more," and who refuse to settle for less, arguing that "less" is stupidity? Large corporations, capital, and the capitalist system, of course. Proceeding from this, the human consciousness, which has never been so fragile throughout history, has been stripped of most of its sensitivities and pushed toward a materialist perspective based entirely on the principle of consumption.
Yet, in essence, thinking about the day—contrary to popular belief—does not mean being incomplete. On the contrary, it is the evaluation of existence in the moment it is most truly present: right now. This shouldn't sound so bad, right? Living in the moment and being in the "now" cannot be considered a lack of effort. But it is often dismissed as such. The most beautiful and special example of living in the moment is the "joy of a child." Children possess an understanding of happiness within the moment. This nourishes them in a world of pure happiness where they do not need to "worry." But how are we? Even in a beautiful conversation, on a trip, or during work or love, we are in an artificial world of happiness while our minds are writhing in agony due to the anxieties of the future.
A person with strong present-moment consciousness is someone who has realized and grasped that their worries are pointlessly absurd, that in the billions of possibilities that have not yet arrived, the "worst" does not have to happen, and that one must live existence at the very moment they are in it. This does not mean not working or not planning for the future. It means finding the essence of existence in the "now" and clinging to it. Having the heart and spirit in the present, with the mind also here and now, is the guarantee of a clear mind and a frequency full of hope.
In summary, while all the commodities existing within the dynamics of the developing world push societies to drift, to consume, and to regulate their needs according to popular culture, those who awaken to the forgotten but most important truth of existence—the concept of the "now"—will find solutions to all their psychological and spiritual problems. They will focus their minds on what they want and truly attain the vast relief of living in the present. "Staying in the now" is not lack of planning or indifference; it is standing against the idea that "