I recently learned about Ichi-go Ichi-e, a Japanese idiom that means "one chance in a lifetime." In Japan, there are countless tea ceremonies, but they make the point to make each one memorable. The same tea ceremony will never be held again, so one must put one’s whole heart into looking after one’s guests on every occasion.
I often struggle with being present. I catch myself letting life pass by, because I take the moments for granted. I don't make each moment count, I just let it slip by. I think that this is some of the reason that I have such a hard time with my memory, I don't make myself actually pay attention.
How can you make today once in a lifetime?