'Existing in chains is no life'.
Isn't it funny how life goes on? Sorry to open with an ambiguous question. But that's the entire basis of this post. You're at one point in your life, and then before you know it, you're suddenly years down the track reminiscing about that time when that thing happened.
I have the realisation that as you get older you accumulate more and more memories and moments that you have to look back upon. Depending on your outlook that may or may not matter. But, I'm sure we've all spent nights laying in bed, bedroom lights turned off with maybe the street lights streaming in a little, and you're thinking about those moments you experienced previously that had a profound impact on you. Or maybe they didn't have a profound impact on you at the time, but now that you look back you think that those were the times of your life. That of course isn't true! The time of your life is NOW! The present. That's for another blog entry, I reckon.
Furthermore, what sort of life would you live if you never had those memories? Pretty bland. Great life experience and memories are sort of like scars on your mind. These are things that affect you greatly, whether for good or bad, and they travel with you for the rest of your life.
The past is great to reflect on, and to cherish. After all, it is what makes us who we are today. But, somehow more importantly, the present is the most important. The 'now' is the time where we can make action. You cannot change the past or dictate the future. But, you can accept who you are, and strive towards a better tomorrow.
I'll leave you with the quote above to elicit some thought; What is life if you don't live it? There are plenty of things in our life that we perceive holds us back. That prevents us from reaching our goals. This just isn't true. Your greatest enemy is yourself. Your own self-doubt and fear can stop you from achieving your dreams, if you let it. Break free of your self to soar further than you ever imagined. Never let any dreams fall through your fingers! You'll never get them back if you do..
So now, apparently, I'm signing off!
Until next week,
J.D.
