Central to the book is the idea of living fully in the present, or being "here now." Ram Dass emphasizes that the past is gone and the future is uncertain; the only moment that truly exists is the present one. Awareness and mindfulness of the present moment allow individuals to experience life fully, without being bogged down by regrets or anxieties about the future.
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