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There exists only the present instant... a Now which always and without end is itself new. There is no yesterday nor any
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"There exists only the present instant... a Now which always and without end is itself new. There is no yesterday nor any tomorrow, but only Now, as it was a thousand years ago and as it will be a thousand years hence"

- Meister Eckhart

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Meister Eckhart is emphasizing the value of being present in the moment. He argues that time is not divided into past, present, and future, but rather there is only today moment. This minute is constantly new and unceasingly present, and it remains the very same despite how far back you travel in time or how far forward you project. For that reason, it is crucial to fully embrace and appreciate the present moment as it is always with us, rather than being distracted by ideas of the past or future.

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Meister Eckhart between January 1, 1260 and January 1, 1328. He was a famous Philosopher from Germany. The author also have 27 other quotes.

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