15 Inspiring Quotes to Live in the Present Moment
Sometimes we need to remind ourselves to appreciate the good things in life today.
Many of us think usually think a lot about future plans, future goals and experiences or things we would like to have.
This can be a bad habit if you aren’t balancing your future thoughts and plans out by also living in the present moment.
Focusing entirely on the future can be a downer if your goals don’t seem unachievable for a long while.
So finding ways to enjoy life today is important to keep a smile on your face and help you go to sleep at night without worrying.
A great way to practice mindfulness and live in the moment is by reading motivational words to help you along. So, today I will share with you some powerful quotes to give you some inspiration.
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15 Inspiring Quotes to Live in the Present Moment
“Most humans are never fully present in the now, because unconsciously they believe that the next moment must be more important than this one. But then you miss your whole life, which is never not now.” – Eckhart Tolle
“Learn from the past, look to the future, but live in the present.” – Petra Nemcova
Learn from the past, look to the future, but live in the present. - Petra Nemcova #mindfulness #wordstoliveby #wisewords #quotestoliveby Click To Tweet“I’m learning how to live in the present and be grateful for what’s working rather than look for the ‘what’s not working’ piece.” – Ali MacGraw
He said, “There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow, so today is the right day to love, believe, do and mostly live.” – Dalai Lama
“Stop waiting for Friday, for summer, for someone to fall in love with you, for life. Happiness is achieved when you stop waiting for it and make the most of the moment you are in now.” – Unknown
“If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present.” – Lao Tzu
“What day is it?” “It’s today,” squeaked Piglet. “My favourite Day,” said Pooh – Piglet & Winnie the Pooh
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“I’m fed up with someday. Of always looking forward. Of always wishing and waiting. Of concerning myself with the life I hope to happen over the one I am already living. I want to exist in the now. To be happy and satisfied here, with what I have and nothing else.” – Beau Taplin
“Be present. Make love. Make tea. Avoid small talk. Embrace conversation. Buy a plant, water it. Make your bed. Make someone else’s bed. Have a smart mouth, and quick wit. Run. Make art. Create. Swim in the ocean. Swim in the rain. Take chances. Ask questions. Make mistakes. Learn. Know your worth. Love fiercely. Forgive quickly. Let go of what doesn’t make you happy. Grow.” – Paulo Coelho
“Be where you are; otherwise you will miss your life.” – Buddha
“Don’t let the sadness of your past and the fear of your future ruin the happiness of your present.” – Unknown
“We are very good at preparing to live, but not very good at living. We know how to sacrifice ten years for a diploma, and we are willing to work very hard to get a job, a car, a house, and so on. But we have difficulty remembering that we are alive in the present moment, the only moment there is for us to be alive.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
“If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you must look forward, do love prayerfully. However, the wisest thing you can do is be present in the present…Gratefully.” – Maya Angelou
“Nothing ever happened in the past that can prevent you from being present now.” – Eckhart Tolle
Nothing ever happened in the past that can prevent you from being present now. - Eckhart Tolle #mindfulness #wordstoliveby #wisewords #quotestoliveby Click To Tweet“The best time for new beginnings is NOW.” – Unknown
Remember…Today is a GOOD day!
I hope you all feel as good as I do after reading these quotes, giving you inspiration to enjoy life today, live in the present and help find your true happiness.
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These are all excellent quotes!
They’re like vitamins for the mind right?
Absolutely loved the ones from Paulo Coehlo, so true 😉
Thank you for sharing them with us.
One of my favourite posts yet! I will definitely be saving this one to refer to many times 🙂
Awe! Thanks so much Alex! xo
I always love reading quotes and sayings. This is a great collection. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much Janet!
These are such wonderful quotes. I am definitely one to dwell in the past and worry about the future far too often. I’ve pinned this page as a reminder for when that happens. I love the Winnie the Pooh quote you shared so much 🙂
“What day is it?” “It’s today,” squeezed Piglet. “My favourite Day,” said Pooh – Piglet & Winnie the Pooh
Thanks for this!! Love all those quotes! We really do need to slow down and be present. I have this one hanging on my wall for a reminder “where ever you are, be all there.”
Thanks so much Monica 🙂 Yeah, with the way a lot of us live with our crazy busy lives, it’s a whole other job to take note to sit back and appreciate where we are right now! Great quote you shared too 🙂
I love the Maya Angelou quote! I really struggle with second-guessing and regretting my decisions from previous days. I love the thought of looking back forgivingly. Thank you for sharing that!
I always love inspirational quotes. <3
That Dalai Lama quote has always been one of my favorites!! These are all wonderful.
I love all of these, but my favorite is the one about stop waiting.
I totally needed this today! Thanks for sharing.
Good to hear 🙂 Thanks for the feedback!
I love finding new quotes! The Winnie the Pooh one is one of my favorites.
I really love these quotes! Something I’m working on right now is living in the present and not in the future. So glad I found your blog!
– Christy
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Thanks Christy 🙂 I find that living in the present takes a lot of focus for sure!
Piglet is my favorite!! Love these quotes!
Oh I know! Anything from Winnie the Pooh brings a smile to my face 🙂
Love this post
Yes! These are great!
I loved this. I always need to be reminded to take each day as it comes and to live one day at a time.
I love that Eckhart Tolle quote – he has so many wise gems out there for us to discover! Humans are really both blessed and cursed with the ability to consider the past and future in order to learn lessons, weigh consequences, and plan ahead. It’s what separates us from other animals, but it’s also what makes it impossible to be fully present. That’s why mindfulness is such an important concept to learn!
Thank you for sharing! I do the same thing and forget to live in the moment sometimes!
I always *love* the Pooh quote. Today is my favorite day! To live like that, not naively but truly intentionally – that’s how I want to live each day. Every day is a blessing! Thanks for the reminder 🙂