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Here and now Quote by Angelus Silesius

“Three days: Today, Tomorrow and Yesterday, I know, Yet if the past were cancelled within the here and now, And then the future hidden, I could regain that Day, Which I, before I was, had lived in God's own way.” quote by Angelus Silesius
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“Three days: Today, Tomorrow and Yesterday, I know, Yet if the past were cancelled within the here and now, And then the future hidden, I could regain that Day, Which I, before I was, had lived in God's own way.”

Angelus Silesius

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Book of the Heart, 1657

Contemplating time as a fluid continuum where past, present, and future merge, suggesting spiritual unity beyond linear perception.

In simple terms: Time is a single flow, not separate parts.

Key Takeaway

Seek present‑moment awareness.

Themes

spirituality time identity

Mood

contemplative tranquil

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • theological study
  • personal reflection
  • mindfulness practice

Key Concepts

non‑linear temporality divine unity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does perceiving time as one affect your sense of self?
  • What practices help you stay in the present?
A Different Perspective

Linear time models may oversimplify complex experiences.

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