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“At any moment the fully present mind can shatter time and burst into Now.” quote by David Steindl-Rast
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“At any moment the fully present mind can shatter time and burst into Now.”

David Steindl-Rast

About This Quote

Source Speech: Spiritual Talk, 2010s

Being fully present can dissolve the illusion of time, allowing one to experience the immediacy of the present moment.

In simple terms: Presence can break the feeling of time.

Key Takeaway

Practice mindfulness to experience the Now.

Themes

mindfulness presence time perception

Mood

calm reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • daily routines
  • stressful situations

Key Concepts

spirituality philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “shatter time” mean to you?
  • How can you cultivate present‑moment awareness?
A Different Perspective

Present awareness can be fleeting without practice.

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