do not dwell in the past do not dream of the future — palest mauve & black zen wall clock
£55 · 30cm
Free UK shipping included
A made-to-order 30cm wall clock carrying the words “do not dwell in the past do not dream of the future”, printed on a smooth glass face in palest mauve with black lettering. Each clock is printed to order by our partner workshop in the United Kingdom, hand-assembled with a quiet quartz movement, and shipped in protective packaging.
- Printed and shipped from the UK
- Usually arrives in 5–7 working days
- 14-day returns on damaged or defective items
- Hands
- white
- Font
- peace
About these words
Two instructions, and a place to stand between them. The mind drifts back into regret and forward into worry. The words call it home to the only moment it can actually live in.
The story behind these words
The words on this clock distil a longer thought from the people who said them first.
“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”
“The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.”
“Forever is composed of nows.”
“Confine yourself to the present.”
“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.”
“Seize the day, put very little trust in tomorrow.”
“Realize deeply that the present moment is all you ever have.”
Materials & dimensions
| Diameter | 30 cm (≈ 11.8 inches) |
|---|---|
| Face | Smooth, high-quality glass, edge-to-edge printed with UV-cured ink |
| Hands | Quartz-driven hour, minute, and seconds hands in white |
| Movement | Silent-sweep quartz, runs on a single AA battery (not included) |
| Mounting | Wall-mounted via a standard sawtooth hanger on the back |
| Lead time | Printed in the United Kingdom and usually arriving within 5–7 working days |
Common questions about this clock
How long does shipping take?
Each clock is printed to order and usually arrives within 5–7 working days, shipped from within the United Kingdom. We currently ship inside the UK only.
Can I change the colours or wording?
Yes — every design on the site can be customised. Click Customize this design to swap the face colour, the lettering colour, the font, and the hand colour. The wording itself is one of our curated collection; custom wording isn’t available today.
What if my clock arrives damaged?
We replace or refund any clock that arrives damaged or with a print defect — just email us within 14 days of delivery with a photo. Because every clock is made to order with custom artwork, change-of-mind returns aren’t available, but the damage / defect guarantee applies regardless. Our full Returns & Refunds policy spells out the process.
Where is the clock made?
The glass face is printed and the clock is hand-assembled by our partner workshop in the United Kingdom. The design itself is curated and the artwork prepared in our studio.