“Never lookin’ back or too far in front of me
The present is a gift, and I just wanna be…”
—Common, “Be (Intro)”
How often do you dwell too much on the past or focus too relentlessly on the future without acknowledging what is going on presently? This is something that I have constantly struggled with until I heard Common put it so simple yet so eloquently. Of course, it is important to evaluate my past to avoid making the same mistakes again. Yes, considering future goals and aspirations is necessary in order to establish a game plan and be successful. However, I know that I must take time to live in the moment and appreciate my present accomplishments.
Where are you presently? Is it where you want to be? If not, then it might be pertinent to examine what you have done in the recent past and plan to do in the near future so that everyday will be a present or gift for that matter. Were you inspired by the same line or a different line in this song? Please feel free to share.
~Anonomz
Bonus English Lesson:
Even though Common does not utilize the word “present” in an indelicate way, it is a good example of a double entendre because present presents some ambiguity with two meanings: “a gift” and “related to time.”
Journey of Anonomz 
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Thanks Neville. Please be sure to check back for more quotes and insight.