Life can be overwhelming as we try to keep up with the myriad of demands on our time and energy. And we often put much of that energy into things over which we have no control. One of the critical lessons of life is to enjoy the present moment. We are not to stress excessively about past events. And we are not to worry unnecessarily about the future. We must find happiness in today and in this very moment of today.

I appreciate my son James who often enjoys the moment, making an extra effort to find the fun, the joy and the good that exist at any given time. Sure, many will enjoy riding a kayak at some point in their life. But how many will ride a kayak in this manner — dressed to the hilt — just for fun?