As much as we try to live in the moment and look ahead to the future, it is hard to dismiss certain aspects of life leading up to the present. It is only natural to look back. Childhood memories are cherished and milestones are monumental. These moments in time are forever a part of our life story, and once in a while, we reread our stories by flipping through photo albums or reminisce about old times. We feel the need to acknowledge previous times, and by doing this, we are reminding ourselves to keep going. Imagine your all-time favorite book. We all have one. That book is handled with care and placed in a special spot on the bookshelf. It is read with an open heart and detailed eye. The book is special, but it is not the only book you will ever read again. The same applies to reflecting on life. We cannot constantly live in the past, for we will lose sight of looking forward to our next chapter. A sentimental value will be engrained on our past, but the value can only remain on preserved keepsakes. Just like a dust cover protects a book, we must protect our own story from becoming tattered. If we never reread our book or looked back on life, it would seem as if those two things had lost their meaning and significance. There is only one chance to read a book for the first time and one chance to live life. The perspectives and insights we gain from those experiences are powerful. We may never feel those same feelings in the same fashion, but we will not forget having them. But, to revisit our past frequently, the sensations will become weaker and weaker, and, eventually, will no longer hold any value. We cannot block every memory, nor should we, but to dwell on life in the past keeps us from seeing what is happening now. It is human nature to want to look back to see a person one last time or to hear someone laugh one more time, so we have to tell ourselves to use the power sparingly and remind ourselves that it is for good measure. Stay Curious, Kayla ©Inquisitive Perspectives 2016
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