The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, nor to worry about the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Health depends on living in the present moment wisely.
- In plain terms
- Focus on now instead of the past or future.
- What can you take from it?
- Live in the present for better health.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you living in the present?
- How do you handle future worries?
Another view
Planning for the future is sometimes necessary.
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