Art Quote by Franco Santoro
““The past is gone and the future is still to happen. Only the present moment is real. I believe we all know this very well. As for me, I have been practising the art of being in the here and now for three decades. I have used many techniques aimed at focusing the attention on the present, while releasing attachment to past and future. There are also many courses and workshops on the topic. And I can provide details, if you are interested. Yet, I warn you, learning to be in the present requires lots of hard work, time and money. Yet there is one circumstance when results are immediate, with no effort and also free of charge. This is when both looking ahead or backwards is so painful and horrible, that the only option is looking straight into the present. Hence, if it is the case for you now, rejoice, this may be your greatest chance, and you are in good company!””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Personal Development Talk, date unknown
The quote stresses that only the present moment truly exists, and that focusing on it can be both a practice and a relief when past or future pain dominates.
In simple terms: Only now is real; focus on it.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate present‑moment awareness.
Themes
mindfulness
presence
self‑growth
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- therapy
- stress relief
- creative work
Key Concepts
psychology
temporal perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you integrate present awareness into daily routines?
- What triggers your mind to drift?
A Different Perspective
Present focus can be hard to sustain without discipline.
