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What does it mean?
Focus on living in the present moment, which is beautiful and extends beyond past and future limits.
In plain terms
Live in the now because it is beautiful and timeless.
What can you take from it?
Focus your attention on the present moment.

Where it applies

  • meditation
  • daily routine
  • anxiety relief

Putting it to work

  • practicing mindfulness
  • reducing future anxiety

Questions to consider

  • How do you live more in the present?
  • Is the present truly limitless?

Another view

The past and future also hold value for learning and planning.

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