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“We can easily manage if we will only take, each day, the burden appointed to it. But the load will be too heavy for us if we carry yesterday's burden over again today, and then add the burden of the morrow before we are required to bear it.”
About This Quote
Source Hymn: "The Burden of Yesterday", 1779
Advises focusing on today's tasks, not overburdened by past or future worries.
In simple terms: Live in the present, avoid carrying past/future burdens.
Prioritize present responsibilities.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily planning
- stress reduction
- goal setting
- mental health
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you let go of yesterday's burdens?
- What strategies help balance present and future tasks?
May ignore the value of learning from past experiences.