There is a great Hindu story about a lady who wanted to meet the god Krishna. So she went into the forest, closed her eyes, and prayed and meditated on making the god appear and lo and behold, Krishna tapped the lady on the shoulder, she, without opening her eyes, told him to get lost because she was busy meditating on a very important goal. When we get so wrapped up in our heads, we miss out on what's available to us right now in the moment. Jen Sincero
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This is a saying that means that when you are too focused on reaching your goals, you miss out on what's right in front of you. When you are too busy thinking about something else, it can be easy to lose touch with reality. But it is important to remember that reality is always happening right now. And the way to make the most out of life always lies in putting yourself in the present moment.

Source: You Are A Badass: How To Stop Doubting Your Greatness And Start Living An Awesome Life

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