Embracing the Present
To truly listen and be present means to engage with the here and now, leaving behind the past and not getting lost in the future. The present is a complex mix of joy and sorrow, pleasure and pain, yet it is the only space where genuine love and connection can flourish. Embracing this moment without the urge to change it allows for a deeper understanding of life and ourselves.In this clip
From this podcast

Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield
Jack Kornfield on Listening to the Song of the Present Moment - Heart Wisdom Ep. 255
Related Questions
What do you mean by "being present" in the context of listening?
Why do spiritual people say that listening is being present, and that if you take time to listen, you turn it into a process, as discussed in the episode Jack Kornfield on The Miracle of Awaking: Finding Freedom in Everyday Life – Heart Wisdom Ep. 252 and the clip Awakening the Senses?
How can we live in the present?