The Past is Gone, the Future Hasn’t Arrived, but the Present is a Gift!
We live in a world where the mind rarely rests. Between heavy memories and frightening projections, the present moment is often neglected. Yet, it is only in the now that life truly unfolds.
The past no longer belongs to us. The future is an illusion. The present — this is the real gift.
Why Do We Get Lost Between Past and Future?
Many of our emotional states are linked to how we perceive time:
Depression often stems from clinging to the past — grief, trauma, regrets.
Anxiety arises from fixating on the future — uncertainty, pressure, fear.
When the mind drifts away from the now, we lose touch with the only reality we have: the present moment.
The Now as a Portal to Consciousness
Eckhart Tolle, in the renowned book The Power of Now, teaches that the present is the only doorway to real inner peace. Being aware of the now liberates us from the prison of psychological time and aligns us with the natural flow of life.
To live in the present is an act of courage — and self-love. It means letting go of control, accepting what is, and trusting.
Gratitude as the Key to the Present
Gratitude is the language of presence. When we are grateful, we are aware. We are here.
Practicing gratitude for simple things — air, sunlight, breath — grounds us in the now and elevates our vibration.
Each moment brings a chance to begin again. You just need to be present.
How to Live the Now in Practice?
Breathe consciously — breath anchors you to the now.
Observe without judgment — sounds, sensations, thoughts… just observe.
Accept what is — without resistance, the now reveals its truth.
Embrace silence — even for a few minutes, it brings clarity.
Be grateful — turn the ordinary into the extraordinary with a simple “thank you.”
Conclusion: The Present is a Gift
You are not in yesterday, nor in tomorrow. You are here. Now.
And here lies all the power, the beauty, the truth.
Life is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present.
Value it. Live it. Be grateful for it.
References:
- Tolle, E. (2004). The Power of Now. Sextante Publishing House.
- Watts, A. (1951). The Wisdom of Insecurity.
- Chopra, D. (1993). The Way to Love.
- Kabat-Zinn, J. (1994). Wherever You Go, There You Are.
Author’s comment:
Dear reader,
Time is a silent but merciless master – it doesn’t come back, it doesn’t wait, it doesn’t negotiate. The past lives only in memory, the future exists only in imagination… but the now? Now is where you breathe, feel, choose and change.
If you’re reading this, it’s because you’re alive. And being alive now is the greatest gift there is. So take a deep breath, smile and say: “I’m grateful for this moment.”
You deserve to live in the present.
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