Ever think about how much time we spend in the past? Memories, what might have been, if only I'd done this or that. While I didn't recognize it at the time, my egoic behavior often focused on the past or worried about the future; spending little time on the present.
It is so easy to use the past to make oneself feel good at someone else's expense. For example, think of the recent Amtrak wreck in PA and efforts by some to find someone or some entity to blame for not funding/installing better technology that could have prevented the accident. I'm not disputing their argument that technology may have prevented the accident; however, I wonder if focusing on the present might be better for all involved.
Unfortunately, this type of behavior seems very common in society and while it isn't my intent to preach (I'm as guilty at living in the past as the next person), I'm thankful for my meditation practice which helps me to recognize this behavior and work towards spending more time being present.
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