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We know one another. This is the present. There is no past and no future. Here I am washing my hands, and the cracked mirror shows me to myself, suspended as it were, in time; this is me, this moment will not pass.
Daphne Du Maurier
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Interpretation

What this quote means

The quote emphasizes the significance of the present moment and self-awareness.

Daphne Du Maurier's quote reflects on the importance of being fully present and conscious of oneself in the moment. It suggests that while we might often think in terms of past and future, true existence and understanding lies in recognizing and embracing the here and now, which shapes our identity and experience.

Themes

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In practice

Example use cases

During a mindfulness workshop, I quoted, 'We know one another. This is the present.' to emphasize the importance of living in the moment.

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