Every now and then, I love to meditate on an inspirational quote over the course of the day. And in this article I’ve collected 30 of my favourite quotes about being in the moment.
Learning to be present in the moment is one of the most profound and life-changing skills we can attain. It can be tricky at times, and it will take work. But keep persevering, and you may find that life begins to feel more fulfilling, happy and purposeful if you adopt some of the philosophies and insights covered here…
Quotes about embracing the moment
This first group of quotes present the core tenets of the philosophy of being present in the moment. They get to the crux of the concept and present the ideas in a simple and easy-to-understand way…
Omar Khayyam
“Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.”
Thích Nhất Hạnh
“The present moment is the only time over which we have dominion.”
Paramahansa Yogananda
“Live quietly in the moment and see the beauty of all before you. The future will take care of itself.”
Lisa Charles
“Deepening your ability to live in the present will change your life.”
Amit Ray
“If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath.”
Matthew Brown
“There is no such thing as a perfect version of you, only the real you in this moment.”
Buddha
“The past is already gone, the future is not yet there. There’s only one moment for you to live.”
Brittany Burgunder
“Don’t wait for a crisis to realize what matters most. Put yourself first right now. Because right now is all we have.”
Anna Godbersen
“I’ve always believed in savouring the moments. In the end, they are the only things we’ll have.”
Buddha
“Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.”
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Quotes to help you seize the day
This next set of quotes are about how you can use this philosophy to help you to seize the day and all the opportunities and potential joys this day contains. We talk about stripping away unnecessary pursuits and also how to accept both good and bad experiences.
Paulo Coelho
“Never allow waiting to become a habit. Live your dreams and take risks. Life is happening now.”
Marcus Aurelius
“Most of what we say and do is not essential. If you can eliminate it, you’ll have more time, and more tranquillity. Ask yourself at every moment, ‘Is this necessary?’ “
Rainer Maria Rilke
“Let everything happen to you—beauty and terror—just keep going. No feeling is final.”
Thích Nhất Hạnh
“Life is available only in the present moment.”
Matthew Brown
“Sometimes I choose to recall the most painful moments of my life, so that when I return to the present, my eyes are opened to the wonder it contains.”
Sheralyn Pratt
“The point is to be in the moment, not miss the moment while trying to capture it.”
Adiela Akoo
“Life is not something we put on the backburner hoping to get to live further down the line.”
Joe Wainman
“Celebrate moments.”
Thích Nhất Hạnh
“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.”
Eckhart Tolle
“Most humans are never fully present in the now. Because unconsciously they believe that the next moment must be more important than this one. But then you miss your whole life, which is never not now.”
Quotes to help you live in the now
This final set of quotes deals with the concept of the illusions of past and future. Whilst we cannot disassociate ourselves from causes and effects of our actions and the events in our lives, learning to place less emphasis on the past or future, and more emphasis on the now will help us to find contentment, productivity and inner peace.
Dwayne Wade
“We live in the moment. We’re not thinking about the future right now. We’re not thinking about the past, you know. We’re living in this moment right here and it’s a sweet moment to live in.”
Gretchen Rubin
“It’s about living in the moment and appreciating the smallest things. Surrounding yourself with the things that inspire you and letting go of the obsessions that want to take over your mind. It is a daily struggle sometimes and hard work, but happiness begins with your own attitude and how you look at the world.”
Tara Brach
“The only way to live is by accepting each minute as an unrepeatable miracle.”
Mother Teresa
“Be happy in the moment, that’s enough. Each moment is all we need, not more.”
Eckhart Tolle
“When you are present, you can allow the mind to be as it is without getting entangled in it.”
Jon Kabat-Zinn
“The best way to capture moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate mindfulness.”
Eckhart Tolle
“Nothing ever happened in the past; it happened in the Now. Nothing will ever happen in the future; it will happen in the Now.”
Buddha
“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”
Matthew Brown
“One of the most effective ways of being present in the moment is to keep your phone in your pocket.”
Mahsati A.
“Overthinking will not empower you over things that are beyond your control. So, let it be if it is meant to be and cherish the moment.”
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