What is the difference between the phrase "Live the actual moment," which appears in the poem, and "Live IN the actual moment," which is a commonly used phrase in conversation and on inspirational posters?

though the phrase "Live the actual moment" is similar to "Live in the actual moment", there is a difference in the meaning of these two phrases.

Explanation:

In the poem "Drink Your Tea", though the phrase "Live the actual moment" is similar to "Live in the actual moment", there is a difference in the meaning of these two phrases.

When we say 'live in the actual moment', it sounds like a suggestion we can choose. It does direct nor commands us but suggests that we should focus on what we are doing while we are doing it.

However, when the author says "Live the actual moment", he commands us to be the reason why the entire action is taking place while we are doing something. It is not only about focusing and being present in the action but becoming the reason of the action itself.

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