"I have realized that the past and future are real illusions, that they exist in the present, which is what there is and all there is"
- Alan Watts
About this Quote
This quote by Alan Watts speaks with the idea that the past and future are not concrete, but rather exist in today minute. He recommends that the past and future are illusions, which the only thing that is genuine is today. This concept is rooted in the concept of mindfulness, which encourages us to be aware of today minute and to live in the here and now. By recognizing that the past and future are impressions, we can focus on today and value the charm of the minute. This quote encourages us to be conscious of our ideas and actions, and to be aware of the present minute. It reminds us that the only thing that is real is the present, and that we should make every effort to take advantage of it.
This quote is written / told by Alan Watts between January 6, 1915 and November 16, 1973. He/she was a famous Philosopher from England.
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