You know, some people don't really live their lives to the fullest. In each and every one of us, we are tied to the past, the present and the future. There exists a bond between us and each of those stages. Every single phase is a part of us and has its own significance to the following path.
Some people have a joyous past. A past that has been led well and that bears no regrets. A journey that has been trudged with every ounce of sweat and effort mustered. It is just as similar as looking through a photo album that has all records of moments that make up a person's happiness.
Some people are not so lucky. They may reflect on their past and think to themselves, "I wish I had been wiser than that", or "I wish my life had not turned out the way it has now." Yes, some of us have walked a road that have not been lighted. Lost and confused, regrettable and guilty.
But I would not personally call it unlucky. Have we not learned from our mistakes? Have we not experienced the bitterness that life could throw at us? Have we not realized that we might have ignored and brushed aside advices that meant us well and indulged on those that have misled us instead? Have we not gained more strength and courage while struggling to stay afloat, survive and rise above the wreckage? Have we not grown so much more in maturity than we used to be?
Sometimes, or more often for some others, our past can cloud us from the right judgement for the present and the future. Our past can blind us from the goodness that we deserve and have the right to fight for. These shadows of the past can dwarf our courage and shroud our daring heart to take another step, to take another risk and to take another hold of what we desire in life. Because we have been made timid. Yet, it isn't supposed to be the way.
What went array in the past does not mean that it will happen again in the future. It might, but what if it might not?
I remember Peyton Sawyer from One Tree Hill said to Brooke Davis,
"What if it works out?"
Very often, we get scared of the negative. Perhaps it's our instinct that warns us of the worst that could happen. Yet, do you not think that it might be secretly hinting at us that there is another positive end to it? Our instinct may only be preparing us for the battle ahead, but many of us may just mistake this forewarning as a prevention, as a move that we are not supposed to take in a game of chess. For all we know, it could be the wisest form of advice for us. For all we know, it is actually telling us, "Be ready for what lies ahead, it will not be as easy as swishing your wand and disappearing items from your sight or as easy as having the smartest student in the school as your friend and turning to her for solutions. No, it will be far more than that. If you insist on continuing, just know that I have warned you in advanced. But if your decision is made on finishing this chosen path, then you have my best wishes and blessings, for only the brave will not be intimidated by boulders of troubles but will push with full force ahead and break through all that holds him back. And you, my friend, I am glad you have such a courageous heart. And I can be no prouder to be your inner voice than I am now."
You may be haunted by the past, but don't allow it to haunt your future anymore. You're worth more than that.
Remember that. :)
PAST = Put Aside Sorrow Thoughts
I've come up with it myself. :)
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