If you live in a past dream, you don't enjoy what is happening right now because you will always wish it to be different than it is. There is no time to miss anyone or anything because you are alive. Not enjoying what is happening right now is living in the past and being only half alive. This leads to self pity, suffering and tears. Miguel Ruiz
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When we live in the past we tend to only wish the best for those people who were important to us in the past. This is because we are living in the past and missing out on all that is happening now. The way we can live in the present moment and enjoy what is happening now is by making peace with what has happened in the past and letting go of any feelings of resentment towards those people who have passed away. This will allow you to experience all that is happening now and allow you to truly be alive and present.

Source: The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide To Personal Freedom

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