Strength is found in the moment. We live our whole lives before and after. But the moment is the only thing that counts. The memory works when you are present. What you need to know will arise spontaneously.
People ordinarily believe, assume, that they are awake continually conscious.
If we had the ability to x-ray our thoughts, we would see all kinds of associations, conversations, dialogues and preparation for what is ahead. The dreams go on and on, and all the while we assume we are fully conscious of what we are doing. But we can begin to wake up. In the moment when you see this you are waking up. Then an unseen hand comes from behind with chloroform and puts you back to sleep.