Once you have reached a certain level of consciousness…
““Once you have reached a certain level of consciousness, (and if you are reading this, you almost certainly have), you are able to decide what kind of a relationship you want to have with the present moment. Do I want the present moment to be my friend or my enemy? The present moment is inseparable from life, so you are really deciding what kind of a relationship you want to have with life. Once you have decided you want the present moment to be your friend, it is up to you to make the first move: Become friendly toward it, welcome it no matter what disguise it comes, and soon you will see the results. Life becomes friendly toward you; people become helpful, circumstances cooperative. One decision changes your entire reality. But that one decision you have to make again and again and again—until it becomes natural to live in such a way.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Choosing to view the present as ally shapes perception, leading to cooperative life experiences.
In simple terms: See present as friend; change reality.
Key Takeaway
Choose friendliness toward now.
Themes
mindfulness
choice
reality
friendship
Mood
calm
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- stress management
- relationship building
Key Concepts
consciousness
present moment awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you practice friendliness with the present?
- What obstacles arise in this habit?
A Different Perspective
Consistently choosing positivity can be mentally taxing.