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Dividing Quote by Laini Taylor

“There is the past, and there is the future. The present is never more than the single second dividing one from the other. We live poised on that second as it's hurtling forward-toward what?” quote by Laini Taylor
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“There is the past, and there is the future. The present is never more than the single second dividing one from the other. We live poised on that second as it's hurtling forward-toward what?”

Laini Taylor

About This Quote

Source Novel: Strange the Dreamer, Laini Taylor, 2017

The present is a fleeting instant separating past and future, urging mindful awareness.

In simple terms: Now is a thin slice.

Key Takeaway

Live mindfully in the present.

Themes

time mindfulness existence

Mood

reflective philosophical

Type

inspirational contemplative

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • decision making
  • stress reduction

Key Concepts

philosophy temporal perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance past lessons, present action?
  • What does the “second” feel like to you?
A Different Perspective

Focusing only on now may neglect planning.

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