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Live Now or Regret Forever: The Stoic Rule That Changed My Life
#3. The hidden power of the now.
Eckhart Tolle didn’t invent the power of now; he just brought it back to life.
The real pioneers of mindfulness were the Stoics.
By living fully in the present moment, they crafted brilliant, practical insights into the nature of reality — this matrix we all live in.
Today, I want to highlight the pragmatic nature of their conclusions and the value of staying immersed in the now.
Why does it matter? And how can it benefit you?
Here’s the answer in three points.
1. Live like today’s your last — because one day, it will be.
“Each day, on its own, is enough to live well if you treat it as your last.” — Seneca, Letters to Lucilius, Letter 101, 10.
People misuse “Carpe Diem.”
They twist it to justify all sorts of indulgences, from scarfing down a donut and breaking their diet to cheating on a spouse after 30 years of marriage.
I’m not judging. We all rationalize our worst decisions.
