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Memories will not give you That || Acharya Prashant (2013)
Acharya Prashant
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7 years ago
Present Moment
Memories
Past
Attention
Life
Attachment
Awareness
Description

Acharya Prashant addresses the tendency to dwell on sweet memories of the past, explaining that such attachment often stems from a lack of joy in the present. Using the example of a couple looking at old photos of themselves instead of engaging with each other in the living moment, he illustrates how the past can become a satire of one's current life. He argues that being occupied with pictures and memories causes one to miss out on the reality of the present. This attachment is often a sign that love or vitality has evaporated, leading one to prefer a 'dead' image over a living being.