We are deep in the age of 'be present.' And as it grows, the idea of 'being present' is slowly becoming unquestionably accepted as 'good.' But if we view being present as an endpoint worth pursuing in and of itself - that is, the thing that will bring us happiness - we're going to get stuck. Being present makes sense when things are good, but it stops making sense when they're not. Of course we want to be present while we're enjoying a meal, or falling in love, or watching a fleeting sunset. Those are moments we want to be in. But what about moments that are full of pain, stress, trauma, confusion, or grief? We usually want out of those moments, and being present for them often seems to cause more pain. And yet, when the 'be present' truism goes unchallenged, these nuances don't get addressed. Without a deeper understanding of where 'being present' is taking us, and the kind of happiness it's cultivating, there will be little motivation to incorporate it into our lives. STOP MISSING YOUR LIFE provides a framework for you to deepen your understanding of yourself, break down psychological barriers, and cultivate true 'presence' with the help of positive psychology and accessible meditation practices. Cory Muscara reveals how most of us are living on autopilot, often so guarded that we aren't experiencing the potential richness that life has to offer. With wit, honesty and the benefit of his experiences as a practitioner and teacher, he shows us how we can create new behaviors, stop self-sabotaging our growth, and let go of the things that hold us back.