on forever's very now we stand
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The present moment is the only place where eternity can be experienced.
- In plain terms
- We stand in the now, which is part of forever.
- What can you take from it?
- Value the present as part of the eternal.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you experience the now?
- Is the present sacred?
Another view
It offers no practical guidance for action.
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