Your children are grown and your career has slowed down - all the stuff that took up so much attention is gone, and you're left with expansive time and space. You have to reimagine who you are and what life is about.
Jessica LangeRead
Be present. I would encourage you with all my heart just to be present. Be present and open to the moment that is unfolding before you. Because, ultimately, your life is made up of moments. So don't miss them by being lost in the past or anticipating the future.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Being present means fully experiencing the current moment without being distracted by the past or future.
This quote emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and living in the present. Jessica Lange encourages us to fully engage with the moments of our lives, as they are what truly constitute our existence. By being present, we can appreciate life more deeply and avoid the distractions that come from dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.
Themes
PresentMindfulnessMomentsLifeAwareness
In practice
Example use cases
In a workshop on mindfulness, this quote serves as a reminder to participants to focus on their breathing and the present moment.
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