The Power of Presence: 17 Inspiring Quotes on Living in the Moment

Living in the moment is a key component of being present, and it can be incredibly difficult to do in stressful situations.

But it's important to remember that focusing on the present instead of worrying about the future can help bring peace and clarity.

By taking a few deep breaths and appreciating the smallest details around you, you can become more mindful and find comfort in being present.

Here are 17 inspirational quotes that speak to the beauty and rewards of living in the moment.

1 – "Learn to focus only on the present. The past is unchangeable so it is futile to reflect on it unless you are making sure you do not repeat past mistakes. The future is but a result of your actions today. So learn from the past to do better in the present so that you can succeed in the future." – Jordan Lejuwaan

2 – "Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That is why it is called the present." – Alice Morse Earle

3 – "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

4 – "Living in the moment is being aware of the moment we are in. If our minds are in the past or future, we are not truly alive in the present." – Satsuki Shibuya

5 – "The great science to live happily is to live in the present." – Pythagoras

6 – "The only thing that is ultimately real about your journey is the step that you are taking at the moment. That's all there ever is." – Eckhart Tolle

7 – "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

8 – "Remember then: there is only one time that is important – now! It is the most important time because it is the only time we have any power." – Leo Tolstoy

9 – "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

10 – "Don't let the past steal your present." – Cherralea Morgan

11 – "Forever is composed of nows." – Emily Dickinson

12 – "If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath." – Amit Ray

13 – "What we are today comes from the thoughts of yesterday, and our present thoughts build our life of tomorrow. Our life is the creation of our minds." – Buddha

14 – "Don't let yesterday take up too much of today." – Will Rogers

15 – "The only time you ever have in which to learn anything or see anything or feel anything, or express any feeling or emotion, or respond to an event, or grow, or heal, is this moment, because this is the only moment any of us ever gets. You're only here now, you are only alive in this moment." – Jon Kabat-Zinn

16 – "The next message you need is always right where you are." – Ram Dass

17 – "Living in the moment means letting go of the past and not waiting for the future. It means living your life consciously, aware that each moment you breathe is a gift." – Oprah Winfrey

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