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3 Quotes by Alan Watts to Remind Yourself That the Present Moment Is All That Matters
Lessons on the importance of living in the now.
We all love quotes. They enrich our minds and inspire us to adopt a new perspective. Some, if applied, can even have the power to change our lives forever.
Over the years, a great number of philosophers and spiritual leaders have talked about the value of the present moment. They’ve emphasized how the quality of our life can benefit from our mindful presence in the here and now.
One of these people was Alan Watts (1915–1973).
Known for interpreting the meaning of Eastern wisdom (Zen, Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism) for a Western audience, Watts was a British philosopher, writer, and speaker.
I discovered him about eight years ago when I first tapped into the self-improvement world and his words changed my life.
The way he addressed concepts like time, the meaning of life, and death challenged me to let go of old beliefs and inspired me to live with more presence.
For instance, he often talked about time being a “social institution” and not a “physical reality.” And that “we live in an internal now.”
