“. . Action always happens in the present, because it is an expression of the body, which can only exist in the here and now. But the mind is like a phantom that lives only in the past or future. It’s only power over you is to draw your attention out of the present.”
— Dan Millman
If I were to tell you that there are people & organizations working to manipulate people out of the true present moment, you may or may not believe me.
There are also some who work in love to bring themselves & others into a loving present moment – which is more difficult than living in the past or future, but it’s where everything is truly happening, all the time.
Anyway, Millman talks about the phantom mind & the present moment here. Action happens in the present moment, but even in action many people are living in the past or future & not actually in the present.
The phantom mind is powerful, but the true present moment is more powerful, & usually more beautiful.
Meditation practice is one of the best ways to experience the direct present moment.
Begin here, now 🙂
With Ken Thompson 