The Past, Present, and Future

So, I've noticed that it is incredibly difficult for human beings to let go of the past. Whether it be their past, or the past of others, we seem to find reason to hold on to things that will remain forever fixed in time. Such an action has got to be exhausting, and additionally very time consuming. We owe it to ourselves to let go of the past.

Now I understand, there are certain things that can not be forgotten. And while this may be easier said than done, we are normally the ones that suffer the most if we remain attached to circumstances, words, and decisions that have been set in stone and won't ever be altered. Some one once said to me that "the past dictates the present, and shapes the future." That is true if you believe in causality - which most of us do. Still, on a separate occasion, it was said to me that "worry does not make the future; actions make the future."

This life is all about choices. Most of them are difficult and require us to swallow our pride in order to move on. As humans, we hate it when our mistakes, decisions, and words are thrown back in our face, especially if we are not proud of some of those things. So quickly we cast the first stone, and forget that at our very core we all exhibit the same similarities and characteristics that shape our communal identity as humanity.

We have all seen the live, laugh, love phrase. It's time we do just that. Forgive those who need your forgiveness most, and do not deny yourself the happiness that you desire more than anything. You may be the only person standing in your way to having the future that you deserve. Grant an opportunity for present actions to shape future circumstances. The past is no longer yours, but the future is yours completely.