There is no time like the present

Review

“Any reader of this work will find a compassionate, light-hearted, and humorous teacher who leads readers to grapple with difficult emotions.” ― Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"In this book, Jack Kornfield wonderfully evokes the spaciousness, the ease, and the radiance of a free heart and mind. Even more important—he clearly lays out a path whereby any one of us can move from distant admiration of the idea to actually living it day by day." -- Sharon Salzberg, author of Real Love

"A consommé of goodness, heart, laughter, tears, and breath, nourishing and delicious. Rich in hope and deep wisdom for these revved up, rattling times." -- Anne Lamott author of Grace (Eventually)

"With its incomparable blend of deep wisdom, evocative stories, and powerful meditations,

No Time Like the Present is the fruit of a lifetime of spiritual teaching. Jack Kornfield’s message is, we don’t have to wait. Love, peace, freedom . . . it’s all available right here, in this very heart." -- Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance and True Refuge

“'Only in the darkness can you see the stars,' said Martin Luther King, in days that were almost as dark as our own. Like a brilliant star to guide us in these days of darkness Jack Kornfield’s new book appears just at the right moment. It reminds us that there is

No Time Like the Present—no matter how dark—to rescue threatened values—freedom, love, joy—within us and in the world around us. Like Rabbi Hillel, Jack challenges us: 'If not now, when?'” -- Brother David Steindl-Rast, Benedictine monk, co-founder of Gratefulness.org

"A treasure trove of emotionally inspiring stories revealing the paths to freedom in our diverse lives. In this magnificent book, Jack Kornfield guides us with his transformative teachings of wisdom and inner peace. This is a work of heart, a gift of Jack's personal experiences as well as his lifetime of learning about what brings meaning, connection, and clarity to life. There is no time like the present to soak in the life-affirming invitations and practices that can enrich how we engage with others, the world, and ourselves. Enjoy!" -- Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., author of Mind: A Journey to the Heart of Being Human and Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation

"This book is a treasure of useful insights and practical ways of coping with our egoic and false-self search for satisfactions that lead nowhere, except to needless suffering. His charming and sympathetic suggestions for healing fill this book with encouragement and compassion for ourselves and others." -- Fr. Thomas Keating, founding member and the spiritual guide of Contemplative Outreach, LTD

"Jack is one of the world’s wisest, kindest, and most helpful teachers. Reading his book is like sitting and chatting with him about the most important things in your life. He is so warm, so full of practical suggestions, and so generous with simple but transformative practices. This book is beautiful, inspiring, and profound." -- Rick Hanson, Ph.D., author of Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom

Praise for Jack Kornfield

"One of the great spiritual teachers of our time." -- Alice Walker

"Jack Kornfield is a wonderful storyteller and a great teacher." -- Thich Nhat Hanh, author of Creating True Peace

About the Author

Jack Kornfield, PhD, is one of the best known, most respected meditation teachers in the world. A psychologist and founder of two of the largest Buddhist centers and communities in America, he is one of the key teachers to introduce mindfulness to the West. His books, which include A Path with Heart; After the Ecstasy, the Laundry; and The Wise Heart, are classics, selling well over a million copies, and translated into twenty-one languages. Jack has taught at major universities and centers worldwide, including Harvard, Stanford, UCLA, and Berkeley; he teaches regular classes to four hundred at Spirit Rock in Marin County and to large crowds nationwide at retreats, conferences, and events. To learn more, please visit: JackKornfield.com or SpiritRock.org.

there’s no time like the present

Meaning

  • right now is the best time
  • asks to do something right away
  • advice to make the most of today

Example Sentences

  1. The master chef always told me that there’s no time like the present to start working on your signature dish.
  2. I understand that there’s no time like the present but I have to develop this idea further before I start working on the business plan.
  3. You know there’s no time like the present to confess your love to your partner.
  4. There is no time like the present to start this venture because the government is fully supportive of the sustainable energy and its related reforms.
  5. It is true that there is no time like the present to do what your heart always desired.

Origin

The evolution of language itself has seen many turns throughout history and the development of English phrases are sometimes based on what they literally mean. This phrase is in the same category. It originated in the ancient English as an advice to make the most of the present day and has been a popular phrase used all over the world ever since. The literary origin is likely to be in the 1400’s.

Synonyms

  • the best day is today

Time

T Share your thoughts

all good things must come to an end ❯❮ familiarity breeds contempt

Who said there is no time like the present?

John Trusler, a compiler of proverbs, noted: “No time like the present, a thousand unforeseen circumstances may interrupt you at a future time” (Proverbs Exemplified, 1790). The disciplined Ben Franklin said it most eloquently, "Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.”

What does it mean there's no time like the present?

idiom saying. said to encourage someone to take action immediately instead of waiting. Now.

What is the meaning of at the present time?

Definition of at the present time : at this time : now No further changes are planned at the present time.

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