10 Tips to Start Living in the Present Moment

source: .becomingminimalist

One of the best, unforeseen consequences of simplifying our lives is it has allowed us to begin living our lives in the present moment.

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Living in the present moment means no longer worrying about what happened in the past and not fearing what will happen in the future.

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Choosing to live in the past or the future not only robs you of enjoyment today, but it also robs you of truly living.

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Don't allow dreaming about tomorrow to replace living in the moment.

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Learning how to live in the present moment is an essential ingredient in a happy life.

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If you can only live one moment at a time, you might as well make it the present.

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