“Time is a Very Misleading Thing.” – Step 6

A time travel Tardis held at the finger tips of huge cosmic hands

In re: The Now

“It’s being here now that’s important. There’s no past and there’s no future.   Time is a very misleading thing.  All there is ever is the now.”  – George Harrison (1943 – 2001) musician & songwriter (the Beatles)

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What beneficial results have you experienced lately from living in the now, one day at a time?

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Why do you think living one day at a time can help us feel calmer?

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 Yesterday –  The Beatles (2:33) 

Thich Nhat Hanh Surrender to The Now (1:28)

Meditating on Emptiness 4 point Analysis (13:11)

English Analysis

Today’s Zonr post emphasizes the centrality of the present moment. George Harrison in All Things Must Pass reflected on time’s illusions. He warned that clinging to the past or future distracts us from life’s essence. Similarly, recovery texts in The Basic Text and Living Sober urge focus on today. Both note that grounding life in the present protects peace and stability.

Philosopher Eckhart Tolle, in The Power of Now, also highlighted this truth. He explained that fear and regret arise when the mind leaves the present. Living only today frees the spirit from heavy burdens. Likewise, psychologist Viktor Frankl in Man’s Search for Meaning observed that meaning emerges through present choices. He showed that suffering transforms when anchored in purpose now, not tomorrow.

Together, these voices converge on one idea: time deceives, but the present heals. The past carries lessons but not life. The future holds possibilities but not certainty. Therefore, presence becomes not only spiritual practice but survival strategy.

Recovery wisdom echoes ancient teachings. Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius in Meditations urged attention to the present act. He claimed each moment offers virtue if we embrace it fully. Thus, recovery teachings and timeless philosophy align.

Living today is not denial. It is engagement. It is strength. And it is freedom.


Traducción Española

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“El tiempo es una cosa muy engañosa.” – Paso 6

TRATA DE VIVIR
SÓLO POR HOY –

“Vivir sólo por hoy alivia
la carga del pasado y
el miedo al futuro. Aprendimos
a tomar las acciones necesarias y
a dejar los resultados en las
manos de nuestro Poder Superior.” (El Texto Básico, p. 74)

Y VIVE EN EL AHORA –

“Primero intentamos vivir
en el ahora sólo
para mantenernos sobrios

  • y funciona. Una vez que la
    idea se vuelve parte de
    nuestro pensamiento, descubrimos que
    vivir la vida en segmentos de
    24 horas es una forma eficaz
    y satisfactoria de manejar
    muchos otros asuntos.” (Viviendo Sobrio, p. 7)

“El tiempo es una
cosa muy engañosa. Todo lo que existe,
es el ahora. Podemos ganar
experiencia del pasado, pero no podemos
revivirlo; y podemos esperar por el futuro,
pero no sabemos si habrá
uno.”

  • George Harrison (1943–2001), músico y compositor (The Beatles)

Análisis

Los tres pasajes destacan la importancia del momento presente. George Harrison en All Things Must Pass reflexionó sobre las ilusiones del tiempo. Advirtió que aferrarse al pasado o futuro nos distrae de la esencia de la vida. De igual manera, los textos de recuperación en El Texto Básico y Viviendo Sobrio llaman a enfocarnos en hoy. Ambos enseñan que vivir en el presente protege la paz y la estabilidad.

El filósofo Eckhart Tolle en El Poder del Ahora también subrayó esta verdad. Explicó que el miedo y el remordimiento surgen cuando la mente abandona el presente. Vivir sólo hoy libera al espíritu de cargas pesadas. Asimismo, el psicólogo Viktor Frankl en El hombre en busca de sentido mostró que el propósito nace de las decisiones presentes. Enseñó que el sufrimiento se transforma cuando se enraíza en un propósito ahora, no mañana.

Juntos, estos pensadores coinciden en una idea: el tiempo engaña, pero el presente sana. El pasado guarda lecciones, pero no vida. El futuro ofrece posibilidades, pero no certeza. Por lo tanto, la presencia se convierte no sólo en práctica espiritual, sino en estrategia de supervivencia.

La sabiduría de recuperación refleja enseñanzas antiguas. El filósofo estoico Marco Aurelio en Meditaciones aconsejó atención al acto presente. Afirmó que cada momento ofrece virtud si lo aceptamos plenamente. Así, la recuperación y la filosofía eterna se alinean.

Vivir hoy no es negar. Es comprometerse. Es fortaleza. Y es libertad.

Pregunta: ¿Por qué crees que vivir un día a la vez puede ayudarnos a sentirnos más tranquilos?

Zonr blog on the now

 

Comments

4 responses to ““Time is a Very Misleading Thing.” – Step 6”

  1. E-Dawg Avatar
    E-Dawg

    For me my day goes by a lot calmer when I know that I can make it to midnight therefore gaining one more day. The one day at a time thing is achievable. I don’t get anxious for the future.
    I just break it down to a single day and that makes today a lot calmer and a lot more manageable

  2. Sabrina J Avatar
    Sabrina J

    Being present is the gift of now. The past is forgiveness, worry lives in a future that does not exist. When I am mindful and present I am washed over with calm and focus. It is when time disappears and focus is hyper present. Often we hear the best athletes and artists talk about time slowing down at their best moments of performance. Be present and receive the gift of now.

    Thank you for sharing recovery with me. Grateful.

  3. Rose Avatar
    Rose

    To be honest, I’m actually struggling with this right now. For me, there is something about being just in the moment that is scary to me, causes fear. But I’m aware that when I’m TRULY in the moment and not evaluating each moment, just being, then life is better. But I keep getting pulled out of “being” mode, into “evaluating” mode and then I suffer as worry, doubt and fear take over. I’m working on minimizing this evaluation mode by doing things like journaling and connecting with others. Isolating leads to over-thinking which is the opposite of what I need. Right now, to be in the flow of life I need connection with other and meaningful activities, including work. My hope is that after doing this for some time, I will be able to appreciate solitude too, and just be with it as I have developed that habit.

  4. Bodhi Baba Avatar
    Bodhi Baba

    FEATURED POST FROM THE ZONR VAULT – “I worry less, simple as that. I don’t have to think about tomorrow which is great.” (Adam 9/19/2012)

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