The Past is greener from the other side!
When’s the last time you heard “forget the past and move on!”?
We’re all conditioned to stop looking back. The past lives in the head and what’s left to remember is the bad thoughts and troubles. Truth be told, there is nothing wrong with remembering the past, its just that we think only of the bad stuff. Why is it so memorable?
Looking back today, I realize how foolish I was. I could’ve paid more attention in class. I could’ve improved my relations. I’d list my “could’ve” and “would’ve” till it puts me to sleep. I’m sure the first thought of the past for you would be unpleasant…. or would it?
Instead of the past being this daunting, challenging area, why is it not a place of learning. We can read all the self-help books and watch every inspirational speaker out there, but the true learning will eventually come from experience. The kind of experience that was dared to be done and is now a success or a lesson.
The past is also home to some beautiful memories that we were too busy to embrace or too ignorant to appreciate. Go back to them (in your mind) and give them the love they need. Fill up with gratitude, for there will be much better things to look forward to in the future.
