The mind travels without an agenda
awakening the memories of the past, from its slumber,
hijacking our today,
into the unknown fears of the future.
Oscillating between the two ends of the spectrum
our “now” sacrificed at the altar of this tussle.
The key is just a simple choice we make
from the millions of moments that weave our life
lease not, your present, to yesterdays and tomorrows
for they are tenants who only add heartaches and anxieties.
In this transient world, all that matters is “Now”,
for the living in the present is the best gift to self!
Well said and expressed. True, worries of the past and anxiety over future unknowns only steals today’s present gifts.
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Absolutely Kinge. Thanks you for stopping by 🙂
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Welcome 🙂
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A wonderful message R
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Thanks N!
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Nice one !
What an irony that we , though living in the present, face the crisis of tearing ourselves from past and future so often. Makes sense all the more in the current scenario.
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I know Daya. Giving in to the fear that is ruling our world today, will steal all the peace from today. We just need to live and take each day at a time.
Thanks and stay safe ❤️
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So true words. I loved your weaving.
‘lease not, your present, to yesterdays and tomorrows
for they are tenants who only add heartaches and anxieties.’
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Thank you so much Kritika. How are you doing?
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Pleasure 🙂
Not that well physically. Under the process of recovering. How about you?
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Oh… please take care Kritika. Get well soon 💐 Sending virtual hugs and love 🤗
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Thank you 🙂
Stay Safe. Love and Hugs 🙂 🙂
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Beautiful, wise words Radhika.
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Thank you Sadje
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You’re most welcome
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the tenants adding heartache and anxiety…how true living in today and the world is still showing us how to make the post. The words striking a chord to stay in the stillness of the moment and reverberating in lone spirits.
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Yes Vishal. While it is true for life in general, but more so in today’s scenario where only the now matters.
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Beautifully written about the ‘now’, Radhika…. ‘here’ and ‘now’!!!
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Thanks so much Indira
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I am very much Now 😊 thank you so much for asking Radhika 😅
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You have mastered the art of living Ashokji. You are truly blessed 🙏💖
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I am still a learner Radhika and am still a seeker. You are very kind to me. But yes I am blessed – God has always been very kind to me 🙏
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One is always a learner and seeker in life Ashokji, but very few humble souls accept the fact. You are one of them 🙏💖
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💖👏
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I have been sitting here reflecting on your words Radhika, you have written a beautiful piece urging the reader to take stock of the how many ‘nows’ have been sacrificed and how many more they are willing to let go of. Masterfully written as always.
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Thanks dear Bree for your lovely comment. Yes, the focus sadly moves either on the past or future. Very few learn to live in the Now😊
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living in the now
and how
so to hip hip hurrah~
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👍🏻
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Awesome. Deep. Loved reading it.
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Glad you liked it Hema. Thanks
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Beautifully said. Nothing exists but the ever present and to live in the Here and Now is the Reality. Lovely poem, Radhika.
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Absolutely Kamal. Thank you!!
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Welcome dear Radhika 😊😊😊
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Well said!
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🙏 Akshita
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Wise words Radhika. Its so important to live in present without worrying about future or regretting about past. As it bring nothing but sadness and uncertainty.
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I agree. But invariably we keep shifting our thoughts between the past and future forgetting to stop in the present. Thanks!!
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Such profound and true words!!! Though provoking.
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Thought*
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Thanks Pallavi
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Wonderful writing💙
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Gratitude Olivia 💖
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Awesome poem for everyone in this world. Your words are so beautiful, yes present is a valuable gift most of the time we are not giving.
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Thanks a lot dear ❤️
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Living in the present is bliss, loved and felt this so much ❤️💯
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🙏❤️🤗
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Well said!
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Thank you!
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True indeed… Living in the present is the best gift one can offer to himself… Great message conveyed in this beautiful poem…
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Thanks Ashish
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this is so beautiful Radhika and it had me thinking too…
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Thank you Mich 🙏
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Wise and beautiful words, Radhika!
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I lovvvvve this … so much in tune with my thoughts … every line spoke to me .. lovely poem R
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Couldn’t agree more, very well penned ❤️
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Thank you ❤️
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Such true words! ✨
Loved the way you weaved the words! Great post ❤️
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Thanks a lot 😊
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Wonderful poem! Your poem very well captures the psychology behind why not all of us are able to focus on the present moment, and how important it is to make the right choice that promotes our well-being. Hence, my favourite line from your poem is “The key is just a simple choice we make from the millions of moments that weave our life”.
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Thanks a lot my friend for your lovely input and feedback. Yes, many of us are unable to be present in the now. If one learns this art, then the quality of life will improve manifold!!
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Brilliantly Delivered and penned Radhika with a lovely metaphor.
Loveed this :
“The key is just a simple choice we make
from the millions of moments that weave our life
lease not, your present, to yesterdays and tomorrows
for they are tenants who only add heartaches and anxieties”.❣️❣️❣️💖
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I am so glad those lines resonated with you Cindy. Many thanks my friend ❤️
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💖❣️🙏 Pleasure always! 💖
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Wonderful words!
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Super creativity there ,these imaginations are very much of relevance ,thank u
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Beautifully evocative.
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Thank you Jude
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Very much my pleasure.
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Nicely written
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Thank you Nishita!
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Beautiful words!! Yes!! What we have is the power of ‘Now’ #lovelove 💜💜
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That opening was perfection. Really pulled me in for the rest!
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Thank you Ben 🙏
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You’re welcome 🙂
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Stay Home Stay Safe
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