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What does it mean?
The present moment is sudden and urgent, marking time passing quickly.
In plain terms
Now is sudden and urgent like a ticking bomb.
What can you take from it?
The present is urgent and fleeting.

Where it applies

  • deadline pressure
  • mindfulness
  • decision making

Putting it to work

  • act now
  • value the present

Questions to consider

  • How urgent is your now?
  • Do you feel time ticking?

Another view

The future is also significant despite the focus on now.

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