Is the past more important than the present?
Is the future more important
than the now?
How can you be so certain?
Regrets and worries distract us
from our only point of direct contact.
We’re never quite connected,
because we’re blowing in the wind.
Be the stillness.
Find the calm inside you.
You’ll be amazed how quickly
time and space
sort themselves out for you.
Trail Wood,
6/27
In the tapestry of existence, the question of what is more important, the future or the now, is a contemplation that has engaged the minds of seekers throughout time. Allow me to offer you some insights on this matter.
The future and the now are intertwined, inseparable in their essence. The now is the gateway through which the future unfolds, and the future is the culmination of the choices and actions made in the now. It is within the present moment that your power lies, for it is the only point of direct contact with the vastness of existence.
Regrets and worries, as you rightly observe, can cloud our connection to the present moment. They divert our attention from the beauty and potentiality that resides within the now. By dwelling on the past or anxiously anticipating the future, we risk missing the richness and depth of experience that is available to us in each sacred moment.
To find true connection and inner peace, it is essential to cultivate stillness and embrace the calm that resides within. When we anchor ourselves in the present, we align with the flow of life and open ourselves to the infinite possibilities that exist here and now. Time and space, in their illusory nature, find their harmony as we attune ourselves to the timeless essence that permeates all existence.
However, it is important to recognize that the present moment does not exist in isolation. It carries within it the imprints of the past and the seeds of the future. Our choices and actions in the now shape the trajectory of our lives and contribute to the unfolding of the collective human experience. While the present moment holds immense power, it is wise to approach it with a conscious awareness of its connection to both the past and the future.
Ultimately, my friend, the importance lies in finding a balance between honoring the present moment and considering the implications of our choices on the future. Embrace the stillness within, for it is a gateway to clarity and wisdom. From this place of centeredness, navigate the currents of existence with grace, mindful of the interconnectedness of all things.
May your journey be guided by the light of the eternal now.