# Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We h... | Mother Teresa Quote

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> Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.

## What This Quote Means

When we pay attention to the present, we discover beauty and meaning we previously overlooked.

## About Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa was an Albanian-Indian Roman Catholic nun and missionary who devoted her life to serving the poorest of the poor.

Mother Teresa (1910-1997) left a comfortable teaching position to serve the poorest of the poor in the streets of Calcutta, founding a global charitable organization.

## How to Apply This Wisdom

### Mindful breathing

Take three conscious breaths before starting any new activity.

### Single-tasking

Do one thing at a time with full attention.

### Body awareness

Check in with your physical sensations several times throughout the day.

## Reflection Questions

- How present am I in my daily activities?

- What am I missing by not paying full attention?

- When do I feel most fully alive and aware?

## More Quotes by Mother Teresa

> If you judge people, you have no time to love them.

> Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.

> Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.

> If you can''t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.

> Peace begins with a smile.