Sam Harris: The Reality of Your Life is Always Now

In the present, you are fully alive and completely here

Thomas Oppong

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Artwork: Melting by Laszlo Mednyanszky

The human experience is filled with infinite potential, possibilities and potentialities. We are constantly seeking to understand our own purpose in life and the meaning of existence.

We are often too caught up in our plans for the future or regretful of the past. It’s often difficult to truly appreciate life in the present moment. Life is always happening in the now, and the present moment is the only place where we can find true consciousness and fulfilment.

“With the past, I have nothing to do; nor with the future. I live now,” Ralph Waldo Emerson said.

It is often said that the present moment is the only time we have to live. The past is gone, and the future is not yet here, so making the most of our present lives is crucial for a better life tomorrow.

This can mean different things for different people, but it might involve being present and mindful, focusing on our experiences and relationships, and engaging in activities that bring us joy and fulfilment. Being present can also help us build deeper, more meaningful connections.

More often than not, we choose to stay in the past or spend too much time in the future without taking…

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Thomas Oppong

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