Inspired by the famous Master Oogway quote “Today is a gift. That is why it is called a present.”, student Karis Merrifield discusses the importance of living in the moment. As someone who practices being present herself, Karis goes through her favourite and most enjoyable ways to live in the moment and have a fulfilling life. Karis Merrifield is a senior at Brentwood College School who enjoys dance, music and creative writing. When she has a moment to relax she loves watching her favourite TV shows. At her core, Karis is a leader and is inspired by helping others. Karis is looking forward to pursuing a career in elementary education after she graduates. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx