We would like to see the virtual elimination of the transmission of [HIV] from mother to child by 2015. ... We believe it can be achieved with political will.
Annie LennoxRead
The future hasn't happened yet and the past is gone. So I think the only moment we have is right here and now, and I try to make the best of those moments, the moments that I'm in.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Live in the present and make the most of each moment.
This quote emphasizes the importance of being present in the current moment, instead of dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. Annie Lennox suggests that the only time we truly possess is now, and thus, we should strive to make the best out of our present experiences.
Themes
PresentMomentNowFuturePastLifeExperiences
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about mindfulness.
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