A reminder that time keeps moving, so we shouldn’t waste our moments worrying about the past or future. Instead, enjoy the simple joys of life—friendship, nature, creativity, prayer, and quiet moments—and choose to be happy in the present.
Live the Moment
Hold the morning sunlight
falling through your window.
Hold the laughter of a friend,
the hand beside you,
the warmth of your tea.
Enjoy the walk,
the song,
the painting,
the prayer,
the quiet conversation,
the peaceful afternoon
when nothing happened—
yet everything felt right.
Yes, Time has wings—
silent and invisible,
always moving.
So don’t worry too much
about yesterday
or tomorrow.
Breathe.
Be present.
Love a little more.
Smile a little longer.
Life is not waiting
for the perfect moment.
This moment is life.
So cherish it.
Live it, Feel it..
And while Time flies—
stay happy.
(Vijay Verma)
www.retiredkalam.com
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Yes, let’s do it! Beautiful reminder, Verma
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Thank you so much! 🙏
Indeed, life happens in the present moment, and sometimes we are so busy planning tomorrow that we forget to enjoy today. Let’s embrace the moment, appreciate the little things, and make today count. 😊🌿 Stay happy and keep smiling!
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Thank you and you’re welcome, Verma
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Thank you, Sir.
Stay connected and keep sharing.
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Beautiful poem!
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Thank you so much for your kind words! 🙏
I’m glad the poem touched you. Life truly becomes more meaningful when we stop worrying too much about yesterday or tomorrow and learn to cherish the moment we have today. Stay happy and keep enjoying the little moments!
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Very Nicely expressed.
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Thank you for your appreciation.
Your words mean a lot.
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A beautiful reminder that life unfolds in the present. Yesterday is gone, tomorrow is uncertain this moment is ours to cherish. 🙏
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Thank you so much for your beautiful words! 🙏
Absolutely—yesterday has become a memory and tomorrow is still a mystery, but this moment is truly ours. Let us cherish it, live it fully, and be grateful for the simple joys it brings
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Love this and how we need to remind ourselves that it is truly one minute at a time.
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Thank you so much! 🙏
Yes, sometimes we make life too complicated by thinking about yesterday and worrying about tomorrow. In reality, life keeps reminding us to slow down and live one moment at a time.
One minute, one breath, one little joy at a time—that is where life truly happens.
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i always have to remember this concept Vijay. you are so right. we must not allow both poles of the past and future define our present. we must be here, we must cherish it and we must ensure that we only give what is due to either side. Great piece! Mike
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Thank you so much, Mike! 🙏
I truly appreciate your thoughtful words. You have expressed the essence beautifully—we cannot change the past or control the future, but we can choose how fully we live this present moment.
The past deserves reflection, the future deserves preparation, but the present deserves our presence.
Let us cherish today and give each moment the attention it deserves.
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Enjoy the walk,
the song,
the painting,
the prayer,
the quiet conversation,
There’s a great lesson to be learned,
because we tend to enjoy the aftermath of these activities
And less appreciate the process
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Absolutely! 🙏 We often rush toward the result and forget to enjoy the journey that creates it. The walk, the song, the painting, the prayer, and the quiet conversation are not merely steps toward something—they are the moments that make life meaningful. Let us enjoy the process, one beautiful moment at a time.
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Exactly, Vijay! You have this correct, my friend.
Be present.
Love a little more.
Smile a little longer.
Life is not waiting
for the perfect moment.
So perfect!
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Thank you so much, my friend! 🙏
You’ve captured the heart of the message beautifully. Life is happening right now—not when everything becomes perfect. Be present, love more, smile often, and cherish the little moments. That is where the real magic of life is.
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very inspiring (helps in the all-too-daunting ambition to linger in the here-and-now)
made me think of something I read in college, to the effect that ‘there are no dress rehearsals in life’
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Thank you so much! 🙏
I love that thought—“there are no dress rehearsals in life.”
It reminds us that this moment is not a rehearsal for some future life; it is life itself. So let us be present, cherish today, and make each moment count.
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very nice .
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Thank you so much.
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It is often difficult to relax and enjoy the moment where you are, but the effort is well worth it. Have a great day. Allan
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Absolutely, Allan. We often spend so much time thinking about yesterday or worrying about tomorrow that we forget to simply enjoy today.
Learning to pause, breathe, and appreciate the moment is perhaps one of life’s simplest—and most rewarding—habits. The present may not be perfect, but it is the only moment we truly have.
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…the present right now! 🌸✨ It’s so easy to get caught up in yesterday’s regrets or tomorrow’s anxieties, but the present moment is truly where life happens. Such a grounding and timely reminder to slow down, breathe, and appreciate the simple blessings around us! 🌿☕ precise & beautiful message!
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