Nowness is the essence of meditation. Whatever one does, whatever one tries to practice, is trying to see what is here and now. One becomes aware of the present moment through such means as concentrating on the breathing. This is based on developing the knowledge of nowness, for each respiration is unique. It is an expression of now.
The nowness of everything is absolutely wonderful. . . . If you see the present tense, boy do you see it, and boy can you celebrate it.