There seems to be a lot to be worried about right now. And you can let it control you and stress you out, or you can take responsibility for your life and live in the present. As I’ve said before, worry is a wasted emotion. The only time you can be certain about what is going to happen is in the present moment. You can learn from the past and plan for the future but live in the present. I found 20 live in the present quotes to help you out!
Where are you feeling stress right now? What can you do right now, in the present, to relieve it?
Here are a few current worry examples:
- You can worry about how school will go this year, but you can only help your kids with what is happening today.
- Worrying about whether you will get sick does you no good. Only what you are doing right now to stay healthy.
- The election is stirring up all kinds of emotions, but what are you doing to learn more about the candidates today? Are you prepared for your vote?
- A lot has happened lately with racial inequality. You can rehash it and complain, which doesn’t change anything, or you can reach out and be a friend to someone today. You can donate today. What about supporting black business owners? Lots to do right now in the present that will make a difference in the future.
- A lot of people are worried about jobs and the economy right now. But, dwelling on what was or worrying about what will be is not helpful. What skills can you brush up on today? Who can you reach out to today for help? How can you tweak your budget right now?
- You may be feeling bad about how you look, but the only thing that matters is what you are doing right now to put yourself on a healthier path.
When you can let go of the worries of the past or the future, you can take control of your life. It will release anxiety, and you will find yourself more at ease.
I think you get the idea! But just in case you need to hear more, here are 20 live in the present quotes.
20 Live in the Present Quotes
“At some point, you just have to let go of what you thought should happen and live in what is happening.”
“Now is the moment that never ends.” Deepak Chopra
“If you are depressed, you are living in the past, if you are anxious, you are living in the future, if you are at peace, you are living in the present.” Lao Tzu
“To live in the present moment is a miracle. The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green earth in the present moment, to appreciate the peace and beauty that are available now.” Thich Nhat Hanh
“There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday, and the other is called tomorrow, so today is the right day to love, believe, do, and mostly live.” Dalai Lama
“It is only possible to live happily ever after on a day-to-day basis.” Margaret Bonnano
“The only thing that is ultimately real about your journey is the step that you are taking at this moment. That’s all there ever is.” Eckhart Tolle
“When you try to control everything, you enjoy nothing. Sometimes you need to relax, breathe, let go and live in the moment.”
“If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you must look forward, do so prayerfully. However, the wisest thing you can do is to be present in the present. Gratefully.” Maya Angelou
“Learn from the past, prepare for the future, live in the present.” Thomas Monson
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“Live in the present and make it so beautiful that it will be worth remembering.” Ida Scott Taylor
“Stop acting as if life is a rehearsal. Live this day as if it were your last. The past is over and gone. The future is not guaranteed.” Wayne Dyer
“Unease, anxiety, tension, stress, worry – all forms of fear – are caused by too much future and not enough presence. Guilt, regret, resentment, grievances, sadness, bitterness, and all forms of non-forgiveness are caused by too much past, and not enough presence.” Eckhart Tolle
“Remember then: there is only one time that is important – NOW! It is the most important time because it is the only time when we have any power.” Leo Tolstoy
“The meeting of two eternities, the past and future… is precisely the present moment.” Henry David Thoreau
“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift. That is why it is called present.” Kung Fu Panda Movie
“Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don’t wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future. Think how really precious is the time you have to spend, whether it’s at work or with your family. Every minute should be enjoyed and savored.” Earl Nightingale
“Be where you are; otherwise, you will miss your life.” Buddha
“Be happy in the moment, that’s enough. Each moment is all we need, not more.” Mother Teresa
“If you worry about what might be and wonder what might have been, you will ignore what is.”
So, although there may be a lot of crazy stuff happening right now, the only thing you can control is what you are doing right now.
Set the intention of living in the present. Release the rest. You will feel so much better!
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