![]() Focusing too much on the past, or the future, means that we often miss out on the enjoyment of the present moment, and, what's more, these thoughts don't always take us to pleasant times. These negative emotions about ourselves, and how our lives should be, prevent us from experiencing the fullness of life, and enjoying who we really are. Hence we waste precious time, and squander potential moments of joy and wonder. We fret about the past or the future, and these negative feelings and false beliefs pull us out of living in the present. The Power of Now explores the mind as a great tool, but also an obstacle to experiencing the present moment. ![]() ![]() In fact, we spend many of our waking hours in a state of mental time travel, which causes us to be trapped in thoughts about the past, or the future. Do you believe in the idea of time travel, or do you think that it's a fictional concept? According to Eckart Tolle, a renowned spiritual teacher and author, we time travel daily, sometimes without even realizing it. ![]()
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