Instead of dwelling on negative thoughts, cause your mind to dwell on peace and joy.
Ernest HolmesRead
You can be on the cusp of something. Appreciate the cusp, not the something. Appreciate this moment now.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of valuing the current moment rather than focusing solely on future achievements.
Ernest Holmes encourages us to recognize and appreciate the transitional moments in our lives, often referred to as being on the cusp of greater things. Instead of fixating on the eventual outcomes or goals we are striving toward, he suggests that we find value and satisfaction in the present moment and the journey that leads to those achievements.
Themes
AppreciationPresentMomentJourneyWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about mindfulness, one might say, 'As Ernest Holmes beautifully stated, appreciate the cusp, not the something.'
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