The Now is alive with a curious life which defies the descriptive powers of such divers as swim ahead of the swine in search of pearls.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The present moment is complex and hard to describe, unlike things we search for elsewhere.
- In plain terms
- Now is full of life that words cannot capture.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on the richness of the present.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines your now?
- Can you describe the present?
Another view
It may feel abstract to some readers.
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