2021: Creating a Lexicon of Future

N is for Now

Now isn’t about negating the past or being blind to the future. It’s about accepting the lessons that brought you to this moment and — just as this now will soon be the past — how every moment prepares you for what’s next.

I learned a lot about the importance of now living with my late husband. He was born with a form of Muscular Dystrophy called Spinal Muscular Atrophy. He wasn’t supposed to live past the age of 5, but made it all the way to 45. We knew we had limited time together and made the most of it.

The Power of Now proposes that the only way to reach true peace and fulfillment is through being completely present in each moment you experience. There is a part of our mind, called the ego, that derails us by ruminating on the past, speculating about the future, clinging to our painful experiences, and insisting that we will be happy and fulfilled if we can just achieve this goal.

The Power of Now reveals that inner peace and happiness can’t be found in anything external, but rather must be found within by being present. Learn tips and methods for quieting your thoughts and fears to find fulfillment through presence. ~ Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now