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61 " You don’t exist in the past or in the future. You only exist in the present moment. "
62 " Let’s forget the past and keep in mind the future, but enjoy the present moment. "
― Debasish Mridha
63 " Forget and forgive your past. Focus on your future, but never forget to act at the present moment. "
64 " Having contentment and gratitude in the present moment is the surest way to achieve success. "
― Bryant McGill , Simple Reminders: Inspiration for Living Your Best Life
65 " Make the present moment your friend rather than your enemy. Because many people live habitually as if the present moment were an obstacle that they need to overcome in order to get to the next moment. "
66 " People treat the present moment as if it is just a stopping point on the way to some great goal that will happen in the future, and then they are surprised that the long day closes; they look back on their life and see that the things they let go by so unregarded, the small pleasures they dismissed so easily were in fact the true significance of their lives- all the time these things were the great and wonderful successes and purpose of their existence. "
― Paul Hoffman , The Beating of His Wings (The Left Hand of God, #3)
67 " The goal of any spiritual person is to strive towards attaining self-realization by living spontaneously in the present moment of physical reality, free from anxiety and distress, unencumbered by frivolous affections, and liberated from specious attachments. "
― , Dead Toad Scrolls
68 " Balance is not always obtainable in every situation, however, we have the option to surrender our control over the desired outcome and live more easily in the present moment . This will result in greater peace of mind. "
69 " Act with though awareness and love in the present moment then you will never need to worry about the thought of regret. "
70 " I have learned to accept that, in the present moment at least, things are exactly as they are meant to be, and although I cannot control the future any more than I could control the wind and the weather, I can manage it and influence it in a positive way. "
― Roz Savage , Rowing the Atlantic: Lessons Learned on the Open Ocean
71 " Early youth is a baffling time. The present moment is nice but it does not last. Living in it is like waiting in a junction town for the morning limited; the junction may be interesting but some day you will have to leave it and you do not know where the limited will take you. Sooner or later you must move down an unknown road that leads beyond the range of the imagination, and the only certainty is that the trip has to be made. In this respect early youth is exactly like old age; it is a time of waiting before a big trip to an unknown destination. The chief difference is that youth waits for the morning limited and age waits for the night train. "
― Bruce Catton , Waiting for the Morning Train
72 " The spiritual freedom we seek cannot be found by grasping at, retreating to, or protecting our perceived safe spaces. Our freedom lies in remaining open continuously, not only to Life’s changes but also to the Divine Light within us and others. This is our choice. Although often perceived as a weakness, being open and surrendering to the experience of the present moment is our greatest strength. By authentically living Life in the Now, we submit to Divine guidance where we find the freedom to see everything equally and sacred in Truth. "
― Peter Santos , Everything I Wanted To Know About Spirituality But Didn't Know How To Ask: A Spiritual Seekers Guidebook
73 " Most people treat the present moment as if it were an obstacle that they need to overcome. Since the present moment is life itself, it is an insane way to live. "
― Eckhart Tolle
74 " The skill of mindfulness allows you to remain grounded in the present moment even when you face difficult stressors, so that your stressful feelings feel more manageable.. "
― Melanie Greenberg , The Stress-Proof Brain: Master Your Emotional Response to Stress Using Mindfulness and Neuroplasticity
75 " If we think we have twenty-four hours to achieve a certain purpose, today will become a means to attain an end. The moment of chopping wood and carrying water is the moment of happiness. We do not need to wait for these chores to be done to be happy. To have happiness in this moment is the spirit of aimlessness. Otherwise, we will run in circles for the rest of our life. We have everything we need to make the present moment the happiest in our life, even if we have a cold or a headache. We don't have to wait until we get over our cold to be happy. Having a cold is a part of life. "
― Thich Nhat Hanh , The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation