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The quote says that the past and the future can both influence your thinking, but they should not replace the choice you have right now. It emphasizes that decisions are made in the present moment. The message is to focus on immediate action instead of being controlled by memory or expectation.
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About Debbie Ford
American self-help author, coach, lecturer and teacher
Debbie Ford was an American self-help author, coach, lecturer, and teacher. She is best known for The Dark Side of the Light Chasers, the 1998 New York Times best seller that made her name with readers interested in personal growth. She later wrote eight more books, including Spiritual Divorce, Why Good People Do Bad Things, and The 21-Day Consciousness Cleanse. Her work focused on the shadow side of personality, and it blended modern psychology with spiritual practice. She also led Shadow Process workshops, hosted television and radio programs, and founded the Ford Institute for Transformational Training.
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Books by Debbie Ford
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