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Every moment Quote by Don Richard Riso

“Every moment has the possibility of delighting us, nurturing us, supporting us - if we are here to see it. Life is a tremendous gift, but most of us are missing it because we are watching a mental movie of our lives instead. As we learn to trust in the moment and to value awareness, we learn how…” quote by Don Richard Riso
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““Every moment has the possibility of delighting us, nurturing us, supporting us - if we are here to see it. Life is a tremendous gift, but most of us are missing it because we are watching a mental movie of our lives instead. As we learn to trust in the moment and to value awareness, we learn how to turn off the internal mood projector and start living a much more interesting life - the one we are actually starring in.””

Don Richard Riso

About This Quote

Source Book: The Enneagram of Personality, 1999

Mindful awareness turns ordinary moments into sources of joy and meaning, countering habitual mental distraction.

In simple terms: Being present brings delight and purpose.

Key Takeaway

Practice present‑moment awareness daily.

Themes

mindfulness joy presence

Mood

thoughtful inspired

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • Daily meditation
  • mindful walking
  • journaling

Key Concepts

Consciousness psychology spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What moments are you overlooking?
  • How can you quiet your mental narrative?
A Different Perspective

Maintaining awareness can be challenging amid constant stimuli.

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