“You can spend your whole life imagining ghosts, worrying about the pathway to the future, but all there will ever be is what’s happening here”
— Jim Carrey
Simplified Meaning:
People often spend a lot of time thinking about things that might not even happen or stressing about what could go wrong in the future. They imagine all sorts of scary things, which are like "ghosts" in their minds, and worry about what they should do next. However, the only thing that really matters is what's happening right now, at this very moment. Think about a student who spends hours worrying about failing an exam that's still weeks away. Instead of enjoying their day or studying a bit each day, they waste time being anxious. If they focused on what was happening right then, like studying a little every day and relaxing, they'd be a lot happier and more prepared. So, the advice is to focus on the present, what you can do right now, rather than getting lost in fears about the future. This way, you live a more peaceful and productive life.