Originally Posted by
jsch 
A big part of being emotionally sober is the ability to stay in the moment. I have a hard time not feeling guilt about the past and fear of what is to come in the future. How do you stay present and take it one day at a time?
Staying present, for me anyways, requires a contemplative, honest attitude of awareness towards myself, my enviroment, and whatever is in action within my immediate enviromental awareness.
Additionally, allowing my mind and feelings to wander around into my past, and into my future, all the while resisting creating any enduring judgements against myself. Just being honestly informed, comtemplative, and reflective, of my experiences, past, future, and present, is enough on my plate. I don't need to dramatize myself to get my own attention
To really get into my past or future would require a deeper concentration, at the expense of me being fully present. These times are best done in an organised and controlled way, when I can afford to be less than fully present, like when I'm alone.
There are many ways to achieve being present even when dragged down by past or future challenges. As well, doing some work on past guilts will also help you move forward and be able to dump alot of any baggage you may be carrying around.
Good luck!