Nowadays, the expression “Carpe Diem” has been diverted from its original meaning. It sometimes designates an unbridled enjoyment, sometimes an accumulation of pleasures in the face of the awareness of death and our finitude. However, originally, it is more ” an ode to the pleasure of existing as such, a gratitude for the gift of existence, a call to the wonder of being alive in a thought that considers that life is over ».

These are therefore 2 different modes of existence: the enjoyer says: ” again and again ! “, The epicurean, the” Carpe Diem “, this : ” that’s enough, that’s enough for my perfection “. The first is in a perspective of accumulation of pleasures and pleasant experiences, symbol of contemporary individualism.

Many effects of mindfulness, related to Carpe Diem, were listed:

• Significant improvements in the assessment of pain and psychological symptoms over the longer or shorter term.
• Positive results (reduction in stress level) in patients with, for example, cancer, psoriasis or multiple sclerosis.
• In the treatment of conditions such as anxiety disorders, sleep disorders, eating disorders, stress linked to diabetes, tinnitus, to help people wishing to quit smoking or women facing perinatal stress.
• In addition to the care to treat certain serious personality disorders characterized by self-damaging behaviors or in the development of attitudes of acceptance and commitment, to prevent relapse into substance abuse or depressive relapses .

Although work is still needed to confirm all of these effects, most have been experimentally validated under several psychopathological conditions, with mindfulness acting mainly on cognitive, behavioral and emotional elements.

There is a type of approach to people with Alzheimer’s diseaseCalled Carpe Diem and situated in a humanist paradigm. It is made up of 3 principles:

• The person must remain in an emotional relationship with those around him and be able to establish stable and trusting relationships with the people around him and feel accepted by them.
• Families must be closely involved in decisions concerning their parents.
• Staff must be creative and innovative in order to maximize the autonomy of the person.

For more information: http://alzheimercarpediem.com/l%E2%80%99approche-carpe-diem/

« If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you live in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present moment. » Lao Tzu in Tao te King, a major work of Taoism.

« Today we are in a perspective of accumulating pleasures and fun experiences, which has nothing to do with the “Carpe diem” that the Ancients could advocate.. » Pr. Mark Hunyadi.

« Carpe diem: enjoy the present day my friends, may your life be extraordinary. “ John Keating, played by Robin Williams in Dead Poets Society.

« Hakuna matata. ” Swahili devise meaning “there is no problem”.

«Pick the roses of life now

Because time never suspends its flight

And this flower which today blossoms

Tomorrow will be withered«. Pierre de Ronsard.

“To Cassandre

Sweetheart let see if the Rose

Who this morning had closed

Her purple dress in the sun,

Just lost this evening

The folds of her purple dress,

And her complexion like yours.

The ace ! see how in little space,

Cute, she has the place

The ace ! weary its beauties left cheoir!

Umbrella marastre Nature,

Then that such a flower does not last

That from morning until evening!

So if you believe me cute

While your age is flourishing

In its greenest novelty,

Pick, pick your youth:

Like old age

Will tarnish your beauty ”.

Pierre de Ronsard, Sweetheart let see if the Rose