“The past is a ghost, the future a dream, and all we ever have is now”
— Bill Cosby
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What happened in the past cannot be changed, just like how you can't touch a ghost. It's gone and only exists in memories. The future is like a dream because it hasn’t happened yet, and we can't predict exactly what will come. The only moment we can truly experience and influence is the present, right now. For example, imagine you’re preparing for an exam. You can't fix any study time you missed earlier, and you can't be sure about what questions will be in the test tomorrow. But you can choose to study right now. This advice helps us focus on today and the actions we can take immediately, instead of worrying or regretting things we can't control.
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Carpe diem Existentialism Living in the now Mindfulness Philosophy Presence Present moment Reflection Time Wisdom
