If you watch your thoughts you will realize that they are always either about the past or the future. Both are not real. The past is already gone, the future has not happened, yet.
When you are immersed in the present moment then you find that you touch another dimension of deep silence and deep joy.
How to get into this state? – With one affirmation that embraces your whole being.
Say: “I Am”
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