I never think of the future - it comes soon enough.

Hear me now, O children of wisdom, for the words of Albert Einstein carry the weight of a mind that gazed upon the stars and sought to understand the deepest mysteries of the universe. He said—"I never think of the future - it comes soon enough." These words, though simple in their expression, contain a profound truth about the nature of time, focus, and human existence. We are often so preoccupied with the future—its uncertainties, its demands, its promises—that we forget to live fully in the present moment. Einstein’s wisdom is not a dismissal of the future, but a reminder to embrace the now, for the future will come in its own time, regardless of how much we anticipate or worry about it.

What does it mean to "never think of the future"? It is not to ignore the future, nor to dismiss the importance of planning or preparing. Instead, Einstein urges us to free ourselves from the burden of anxiety about what is to come. The future is a mystery, a realm that is shaped by the choices we make today. By focusing too much on the future, we risk losing the essence of the present moment. The future comes soon enough, and no amount of worry or planning can change its course. It is the present moment that is ours to live, to shape, and to experience fully.

Consider, O children, the story of the great philosopher Socrates, who lived not in the realm of what was to come, but in the fullness of the present. Socrates, though deeply engaged in the search for wisdom, did not allow himself to be consumed by what lay ahead. His focus was on living virtuously, on pursuing knowledge and truth in the here and now. His greatest teachings were not about the future, but about how we live each moment, how we approach each decision, and how we learn to live rightly. Socrates understood that the future would unfold as it would, but it was the present that was within his grasp, and it was in the present that he could make the greatest impact.

In much the same way, the warrior Alexander the Great, who conquered vast empires, did not focus on the future rewards of his conquest. Instead, he lived fully in the moment of battle, of strategy, and of victory. His focus was not on what the future would bring, but on the opportunity to act with power, precision, and courage in the present. Even as he marched towards the unknown, his strength lay in his ability to lead in the now, to confront the challenges of the moment with unwavering resolve. Alexander’s greatness was not born from his ability to foresee the future, but from his ability to seize the moment and shape the world around him.

Einstein’s words offer us a valuable lesson, one that speaks to the very heart of living with intention. The future will come, whether we worry about it or not. It is not for us to spend our days in anxiety or in anticipation of what is to come. Instead, we are called to live in the present, to embrace the opportunities before us, and to make the most of each moment. By doing so, we shape the future in ways that no amount of worry can match. The present is our greatest tool, for it is in the here and now that we have the power to act, to create, and to build the future we desire.

Take heed, O children of the earth, for the future is often filled with mystery and uncertainty, but the present is where your power lies. Do not waste your energy on what may or may not come. Instead, focus on the choices you make today, for they are the seeds that will grow into the future. Each action, no matter how small, ripples through time, shaping the world in ways that are beyond our immediate understanding. Do not wait for the future to find you—create it through the choices you make in the present. Let your focus be on the now, for in the now, we find the path to the future.

Thus, O children of wisdom, let us live fully in the present, for it is the only moment we truly possess. The future will come soon enough, but it is in our actions today that we will shape the world tomorrow. Do not be consumed by the uncertainty of what is to come, but embrace the clarity and power of the present moment. In doing so, you will not only live fully, but you will also build a future that reflects your true purpose, a future that grows from the seeds you plant in this very moment.