The reality of our very existence is right now. Not what happened last night, or next week when you have that looming deadline – but right now.

However, with most of us constantly projecting our minds to the future, or re-living the dusty roads of the past, are we ever really able to experience complete joy in a moment – or authentic happiness – if our minds are constantly somewhere else?

In this 5-minute video, Sam Harris, author, philosopher and neuroscientist, takes you on a thought-provoking journey forcing you to consider how you’d feel about your life if this very moment was your last; making you realize how obsolete the events of the past or the future really are.

We think the true essence of happiness lies in relishing each moment, how about you?