Acharya Prashant addresses the common misconception that one must focus solely on the 'present moment' to find peace. He explains that the past, present, and future are all parts of the same stream of time, much like different sections of a flowing river. Focusing on the present is futile if the actions being performed are inherently harmful or lack a higher purpose. He warns that the popular slogan 'live in the now' is often used as a toxic excuse for mindless consumption and the fulfillment of base desires, leading to a life of violence and exploitation. True peace comes not from concentrating on a specific point in time, but from connecting with that which is beyond time—the eternal truth or the Divine.