Marcus Aurelius
Philosopher, Emperor
"Give yourself a gift: the present moment."
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Present Moment
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Eckhart Tolle
Spiritual Teacher, Author
"The future does not exist, because nobody has ever experienced it. You can only ever experience a present moment."
Eckhart Tolle
Spiritual Teacher, Author
"Always say 'yes' to the present moment... Surrender to what is. Say 'yes' to life - and see how life starts suddenly to start working for you rather than against you."
Pema Chodron
Buddhist Teacher, Author
"We hold on to hope, and hope robs us of the present moment."
Eckhart Tolle
Spiritual Teacher, Author
"The future is only a thought form. Work with the present moment. Be with what is."
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"NOW is All There is & the Future is Just Another Present Moment to Live when it Arrives"
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"The actual experience of awakening can only be in the present moment."
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"Become intensely conscious of the present moment."
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