Duality Quote by Wei Wu Wei
“Past and Future are a duality of which Present is the reality. The now-moment alone is eternal and real.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Tao Te Ching, Chapter 16, attributed to Lao Tzu, 4th century BC
The present moment is the only true reality; past and future are conceptual dualities that do not exist in the now.
In simple terms: Only the now is real.
Key Takeaway
Live fully in the present.
Themes
mindfulness
time
reality
Mood
calm
focused
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- decision making
- stress reduction
- creative work
Key Concepts
duality
eternity
presence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you anchor yourself in the now?
- What habits pull you into past or future thinking?
A Different Perspective
The present can be fleeting and hard to grasp amidst distractions.
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