Happiness Quote by Dag Hammarskjold
““The present moment is significant, not as the bridge between past and future, but by reason of its contents -- contents which can fill our emptiness and become ours, if we are capable of receiving them. ””
About This Quote
Source Book: Markings, Dag Hammarskjold, 1963
The present moment matters for its own content, which can fill emptiness if we are open to receive it.
In simple terms: Now matters because of what it holds.
Key Takeaway
Be present and receive what is.
Themes
mindfulness
presence
fulfillment
Mood
contemplative
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- therapy
- daily reflection
- creative work
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you notice the richness of now?
- What prevents you from receiving the present?
A Different Perspective
It can be hard to stay present amid distractions.
