I think, with religious people, they care more about the Destination. With Atheism, it seems to be about the Journey.
it's because the religious have to consider future rewards & punishment. atheists don't have that problem - we can just enjoy the here & now
Of course, religious people have a boring shit life because of it. they think everything will be better on the other side of that rainbow bridge but what will never change is their personality lol.
If living for today, one day at a time, means journey then its the journey.