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Ichigo II invites us to fully embrace the present. It encourages us to savor the beauty and impermanence of each fleeting moment. However, adopting this mindset is far from easy in our distraction-driven world, filled with notifications, deadlines, and endless distractions that pull us away from the here and now.
The Paradox of Control
Consider this: why do we resist living in the present? If it is the only moment we truly have, why do we seek to escape it? The answer lies in a universal fear—the fear of uncertainty. The present moment is unpredictable, and we often feel safer dwelling on past experiences or preparing for a future we think we can control. Ironically, in our attempts to avoid uncertainty, we often chase the illusion of control.