--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Tomorrow is like 'there.' Once you get…" description: "\"“Tomorrow is like 'there.' Once you get 'there,' it is called 'here.' So, technically, life is a set of Todays.”\" — Mokokoma Mokhonoana" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/47d/mokokoma-mokhonoana-195_illusion_tomorrow-is-like-there-once-you-get-ther_2675001.jpg" --- # Tomorrow is like 'there.' Once you get 'there,' it is… ![“Tomorrow is like 'there.' Once you get 'there,' it is called 'here.' So, technically, life is a set of Todays.” quote by Mokokoma Mokhonoana](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/47d/mokokoma-mokhonoana-195_illusion_tomorrow-is-like-there-once-you-get-ther_2675001.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/47d/mokokoma-mokhonoana-195_illusion_tomorrow-is-like-there-once-you-get-ther_2675001.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/47d/mokokoma-mokhonoana-195_illusion_tomorrow-is-like-there-once-you-get-ther_2675001.jpg) > ““Tomorrow is like 'there.' Once you get 'there,' it is called 'here.' So, technically, life is a set of Todays.”” [Mokokoma Mokhonoana](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mokokoma-mokhonoana/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Life progresses from future to present; each day becomes 'here'. **In simple terms:** Every day moves from tomorrow to today. Key Takeaway Live fully in each present day. Themes time presence mindfulness Mood contemplative motivational Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - daily planning - goal setting - mindful meditation Key Concepts temporal perception philosophy of existence Questions to Reflect On - How do you anchor yourself in today? - What does 'here' mean to you? 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