--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Step into this moment, because it is the…" description: "\"Step into this moment, because it is the only one you have right now. It is not wasted or thrown away. The divine opportunity could be stolen unless yo..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce9/iyanla-vanzant-557_available_step-into-this-moment-because-it-is-the_2517289.png" --- # Step into this moment, because it is the only one you have… ![“Step into this moment, because it is the only one you have right now. It is not wasted or thrown away. The divine opportunity could be stolen unless you tell yourself it is here right now; available to you this moment, to make of it anything you choose. Why not choose this moment, right now, to be…” quote by Iyanla Vanzant](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce9/iyanla-vanzant-557_available_step-into-this-moment-because-it-is-the_2517289.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce9/iyanla-vanzant-557_available_step-into-this-moment-because-it-is-the_2517289.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce9/iyanla-vanzant-557_available_step-into-this-moment-because-it-is-the_2517289.png) > “Step into this moment, because it is the only one you have right now. It is not wasted or thrown away. The divine opportunity could be stolen unless you tell yourself it is here right now; available to you this moment, to make of it anything you choose. Why not choose this moment, right now, to be available to yourself by declaring, I AM GOOD! . . . . The richness of the present is here. The fullness of now is present. If you are not here now, it means you could be missing the love, joy, peace and brand-new ideas that are here right now.” [Iyanla Vanzant](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/iyanla-vanzant/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote urges full presence, seeing each instant as a unique chance for growth, love, and creativity, and affirming self‑worth in the now. **In simple terms:** Live fully in the present and claim your goodness. Key Takeaway Embrace now, affirm your value. Themes mindfulness self‑affirmation presence growth Mood hopeful reflective empowering Type motivational spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - meditation - creative work - relationship building - stress reduction Key Concepts spirituality psychology positive psychology Questions to Reflect On - How can you anchor yourself in the present? - What does “I AM GOOD” mean for you today? 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