Question

i would purposely let my mind wander to take me far away from the current confrontation. source: three little words: a memoir in this sentence, current means: occurring in or belonging to the present time free of artificiality; sincere and genuine characterized by enmity or ill will not suitable or right or appropriate

Explanation:

The person wants to escape the ongoing (present - time) confrontation by letting their mind wander. "Current" here refers to the present - time confrontation.

Answer:

occurring in or belonging to the present time