The statement 'To be is to be in the present' directly asserts that the state of existence, of 'being' alive and aware, is exclusively located in the current moment. It suggests that any attempt to 'be' in the past through recollection or in the future through anticipation is a form of non-being, a departure from true existence.

From a modern non-dual perspective, particularly as articulated by Krishnamurti, this isn't merely a psychological observation but a pointer to the nature of consciousness itself. The 'self' or the ego, as Krishnamurti often discussed, is a construct of memory and thought, perpetually projecting itself into the past or future. This mental activity creates a sense of a continuous self, but it is an illusion. True being, or awareness, is the unconditioned space in which thoughts and feelings arise and pass. It is the immediate perception of what is, without the interference of the accumulated psychological baggage that constitutes the 'me.' Krishnamurti would argue that the present moment is the only reality, and by clinging to the past or grasping at the future, you obscure this fundamental reality. Being present means seeing things as they are, without the filters of your conditioning.

In your life: Notice when your mind drifts to past regrets or future anxieties, and gently bring your attention back to the sensory experience of this very moment.