In quiet contemplation, I often find myself questioning the essence of living in the present. If our focus narrows to the current moment alone, does everything else lose its significance? Can such a focus truly lead to a fulfilling life? Without the past, without the future—can the present stand alone?
It cannot.
Living in the present moment doesn’t entail disregarding the past and the future. Instead, it beckons us to acknowledge and prioritize the time we have now above all else. It asks us not to let today slip through our fingers, entangled in the mistakes of yesterday or the worries of tomorrow.
Today carries weight in our lives, irrespective of the shadows in our pasts. It matters, for it plays a crucial role in shaping a brighter future. So, resist the temptation to let today drift away as we linger on what has transpired and what might unfold.
Today, we hold the power to make a difference. And that, above all, matters.
This prose poem is written in response to the one hundred and seventy fifth edition of Fiction Monday inspired by the word prompt – MOMENT hosted at Reflections by yours truly. Do join in if you have a tale to tell.
Void Thoughts 
Just what I have been thinking of since this morning! Staying in the present, focusing on the present moment and giving it my best for a better future. 🙂
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