Mindful of Time
Today’s quote is attributed to Lao Tzu, a classic figure of Chinese philosophy known for paradox, humility, and living lightly:
If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, estás a viver no presente.you are living in the present.
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The Plus version of this story
Se estás , estás a no . Se estás , estás a viver no . Se estás , estás a viver no .
If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present.
Today's vocabulary
😔 Deprimido [masc. adjective]: Depressed🏠 Viver: To live⏳ Passado [masc. noun]: Past😟 Ansioso [masc. adjective]: Anxious⏭️ Futuro [masc. noun]: Future😌 Em paz: At peace🧘 Presente [masc. noun]: Present
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