word choice - Is 'in the now' a meaningful phrase?


Can I use it in the following sentence:



You may need my services in the now, or perhaps two months later.



With in the now meant to be used in lieu of immediately.


Is this correct use of the phrase? Or is it an altogether incorrect phrase?


I tried to find anything useful on Google, but I couldn't



Answer



To be "in the now" means to be "completely focussed on what is happening to you now, not thinking about the past or future or anything which isn't immediately around you."


That is, it's a way of describing someone's attentional state. It is alternatively referred to as "living in the moment", or the state of "mindfulness". It is often linked to Buddhism, meditation and various relaxation techniques. eg http://tinybuddha.com/blog/living-in-the-now-when-its-stressful-4-mindfulness-tips/


You would not use it in the context you describe - you would say "at present" or perhaps just "now".


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