Focusing on the past or future keeps you trapped in dissatisfaction. The only way to truly experience life is by living fully in the present moment
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"I don’t live in either my past or my future. I’m interested only in the present because life is the moment we’re living now." Present moment is all we have, present moment is all that matters.
The lone stoic finds joy in simplicity by focusing on gratitude for each new day. Instead of dwelling on the unchangeable past or unpredictable future, the loner gives entire presence to the gift of the present moment. Living purposefully today brings lasting contentment.
The past mostly regrets, and the future is anxiety and worry. The only thing that is real is the present moment, and the art of mindfulness delves into the present, instead of being in dreams or illusions.
Our breath connects us to the present moment, like an ancho...
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