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Title says it all - I am looking for a single word to describe 'living in the moment' or 'appreciating the now'. Something similar to 'Carpe Diem'.
I've used a thesaurus, but only can find multiple word answers.
A simple sample of how I would like to use it:
"Enjoy your life through _________"
All of these idioms mean roughly the same thing, and I think the single-word you are looking for is mindfulness.
"Mindfulness" is defined as "a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique".
Also note this recent article from Psychology Today which says "Living in the moment—also called mindfulness—is a state of active, open, intentional attention on the present."
Alternatively, but a little more highbrow, you might consider:
"Epicureanism" - a Greek philosophy from around 307BCE. I'm sure there was a lot more to the philosophy, but today it is most widely known in pop culture for the saying "eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow we may die".
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