How should we live philosophy

To live in the present moment is a miracle. The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green Earth in the present moment, to appreciate the peace and beauty that are available now.

–Thich Nhat Hanh, Touching Peace: Practicing the Art of Mindful Living

Life unfolds in the current moment, and so there is much wisdom in remaining focused on the present.

Though this advice is sage, there is more to living life to the fullest.

How to live life to the fullest

The truth is that we would be foolish to ignore the past and future. There are lessons to be learned from the past and a guiding light offered by the future. So, it is best not to take the advice to live in the moment too literally.

With this in mind, you can strategically use thoughts about the past and future to create greater happiness right now.

The Past

The past offers a treasure trove of lessons…if you know how to find them.

When reflecting on experiences in your life, ask yourself, What did I learn from that? Then use what you discover to inform the decisions of today and tomorrow. F

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