"Real life is the present moment - not the memories of the past which is dead and gone, nor the dreams of the future which is not yet born. One who lives in the present moment lives the real life, and he is the happiest."
"This does not mean that you should not think of the past or future at all. On the contrary, you think of them in relation to the present moment, the present action, when and where it is relevant."
Walpola Rahula
What the Buddha Taught
I can see the benefits of mindfulness and attention to the present moment, but how empty is a life without the pleasant memories of the past and the excitement of future plans. I'm certainly not built to be a Buddhist ascetic.
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