The willingness and ability to live fully in the now eludes many people. While eating your appetizer, don't be concerned with dessert.
This quote highlights the importance of mindfulness and fully embracing the present moment. Often, we become preoccupied with future rewards or outcomes, which prevents us from appreciating what is currently happening. By focusing on the 'appetizer,' or the present, we can experience life more vividly and with gratitude. Missing out on the joy of the present moment can lead to regrets and a sense of unfulfillment. Cultivating awareness and mindfulness enables us to enjoy life's fleeting moments more profoundly, rather than waiting for some future event or destination to find happiness.