11. And in that Moment...

          "Maybe it's good to put things in perspective, but sometimes, I think that the only perspective is to really be there. Because it's okay to feel things. I was really there. And that was enough to make me feel infinite." Guess what book this line is from?

          I'm not going to spoil the book for you, but I will state that at the end of this book, Charlie overcomes his troubling past, lives in the present, and looks forward to the future.
          Truly living in the present is rare. It can be difficult to soak in emotions and feelings of current situations. Imagine a day trip to New York City. Naturally, you are going to want to take tons of pictures of every building, art piece, and sewer rat you see. Which picture should you post on instagram that will get the most likes? These may be the thoughts that are running through your mind when experiencing the wonders of a big city. SHUT THESE THOUGHTS OFF. Embrace and soak in the beauty of your surroundings. I know we want to capture these memories and make them last forever,  but this can distract you from living in the moment. Even if the feelings you have are of despair and discomfort, embrace it. Remember, it's okay to feel.