Quote by Paulo Coelho
In magic - and in life - there is only the present moment, the now. You can't measure time the way you measure the distance between two points. 'Time' doesn't pass. We human beings have enormous difficulty in focusing on the present; we're always thinking about what we did, about how we could have done it better, about the consequences of our actions, and about why we didn't act as we should have. Or else we think about the future, about what we're going to do tomorrow, what precautions we should take, what dangers await us around the next corner, how to avoid what we don't want and how to get what we have always dreamed of.
Summary
This quote emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment. It suggests that time cannot be measured like distance, as it is constantly moving and cannot be controlled. The quote highlights the tendency of humans to dwell on the past and worry about the future, preventing them from fully focusing on the present. By constantly ruminating on what could have been or what lies ahead, individuals miss out on fully experiencing the current moment. The quote suggests that embracing the present and letting go of past regrets and future anxieties is vital in both magic and life.
By Paulo Coelho