Being-present-quotes Quote by Dr. Jacent Mpalyenkana, Ph.D. MBA
““When you are HERE and want to get THERE, when you get THERE, you find that there is no THERE." Moral: "THERE" only exists because you are comparing it with "HERE." Yet, your "there" changes when your "here" changes. Therefore, grandly appreciate where you are, i.e., "here," because "there" is just a myth that turns into "here" when you get "there." Simplified, HERE and NOW is all there is. Enjoy this moment.””
About This Quote
The quote highlights that “there” is a relative concept dependent on “here,” urging appreciation of the present moment rather than chasing an imagined future.
In simple terms: Appreciate the present; “there” is a mental construct.
Key Takeaway
Live fully in the now.
Themes
mindfulness
presence
perception
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- meditation
- goal setting
- stress reduction
- decision making
Key Concepts
relativism
subjective reality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does focusing on “here” affect long‑term ambitions?
- What “there” do you most often chase?
A Different Perspective
The concept may overlook practical planning for future goals.
