“You‘ve got to die to what is done so you can live to do what is true for you now.”
Ever thought about how every moment of your life is an invitation? An invitation to show up fresh, free, and alive? But here’s the catch—most of us don’t RSVP. Why? Because we’re too busy carrying the weight of who we were in the last moment—our reactions, our choices, our baggage.
What if I told you that the version of you from five minutes ago is already gone? It’s true. You’re not bound by that moment or by who you were in it. You have the freedom—right now—to let it go and meet this moment as someone new.
When you “die” to the moment that’s passed, you create space to live this one fully. And in doing so, you tap into your purest potential—the part of you that is dynamic, creative, and deeply alive.
What Does It Mean to Die to the Moment?
Let’s get one thing clear: dying to the moment doesn’t mean forgetting your past or cutting ties with people or experiences. It’s not about dumping everything and running for the hills. It’s about meeting yourself in the now.
It’s about tuning into the new impulse that every moment brings. Sometimes that impulse asks you to take a completely different path. Other times, it invites you to continue, with yet another step, in the direction you’re heading. Either way, it’s about letting go of the residue of past moments so you can respond to this one as your truest self. Even when that past moment was one of triumph or a great creation!
The question is simple: What’s true for me right now?
Let’s Bring It to Life
Here are some familiar scenarios:
Had a clash with your spouse or friend, and this time it feels like enough?
Or poured your soul into a masterpiece, only to feel the weight of creating the next?
We’ve all been there.
To ‘die to that moment’ means letting go of the version of yourself who lived it. That version of you—the one shaped by the heat of the moment, whether good or bad—is gone now, and it’s always for the best.
But here’s where it gets tricky: trouble starts when you hold on to that version of you. The anger, guilt, frustration, anxiety—or even pride—lingers, dragging you down.
When you truly die to that past moment, you allow yourself to come alive in this one. And in this moment, you might feel something completely different. Maybe you want to hug your spouse. Or maybe you just want to laugh and move forward.
And if it’s about creating your next work? You might find yourself starting something completely fresh, with a spark of joy you didn’t even know was there. Or maybe you take a step back, look at what you’ve already done, and let it inspire you in an entirely new way. Whatever it is, it comes from the version of you that’s here and now—not the shadow of who you were before.
So, How Do You Do It?
It’s simple. Ask yourself: What is true for me in this moment?
Pause. Listen. Feel.
And trust the answer. When you meet each moment with truthfulness and openness, you’re no longer bound by the past. You’re alive. You’re free. You’re exactly who you’re meant to be—right here, right now.
And that, my fellow human, is where the magic truly happens!
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