Future Quote by Akiane Kramarik
“To have a future we have to live and leave the present.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Akiane: Her Life, Her Art, Her Poetry by Akiane Kramarik, 2006
A future requires releasing the present moment and moving forward. Living fully in the present is not the same as staying trapped there. Time only progresses when we accept change.
In simple terms: You must let go of now to reach tomorrow.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the present, but be willing to move on.
Themes
time
change
future
growth
letting go
Mood
hopeful
reflective
wistful
Type
philosophical
aphorism
inspirational
When to use this quote
- making life transitions
- moving cities or jobs
- ending a chapter
- goal setting
Key Concepts
impermanence
temporal perspective
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What present comfort are you holding that blocks your future?
- How can you honor the moment while still leaving it?
A Different Perspective
Overfocusing on the future can make you miss the present's gifts.
