I saw this quote in my mindfulness book. I thought it was a lovely and powerful quote about mindfulness. I wanted to share it and say something about it.
It is important to be reminded of what mindfulness is, even with years of mindfulness practice. I sometimes get lost in mindlessness. I really love the quote above. Its all about learning to live in the present, so one can find inner peace and calmness. Living in the past creates sadness, frustration, guilt, regret and sorrow. Living in the future creates stress, tension, anxiety and worry. We can always use the past as a tool to learn and grow, and we can use the future to set goals for ourselves, but clinging to the past or future should be avoided for your mental health and peace of mind.
This is such a simple quote, but carries so much weight and truth. It is easy to get caught up in worries. We must learn to find strength and push past worry. Be present. Focusing our energy on a future that doesn’t exist. Not only is a waste of our time, but solves absolutely nothing.
Psychology of Mindfulness 