I am in the present and only the present matters to me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker focuses only on the current moment and values it most.
- In plain terms
- I live in the present because it is the only thing that counts.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on the present moment as it holds the most value.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you worry about the future?
- How do you stay in the present?
Another view
Ignoring the past or future can sometimes lead to poor planning.
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