Living Forward:

I often hear, read, that it is dangerous to live in the past. I am not talking about reflecting on the past, reminiscing, but dwelling and allowing oneself to become mired in the past.

We all have one. Some of it is good, some of it not so good. I, unfortunately have things in my past that I regret, I have tried very hard to live without regrets, but fear I lost that battle a few years back. I also know better than to focus on that regret. But it happens, in those dark moments of the night, when I am feeling blue or discouraged, the past and any regrets I have come creeping in.

 For the most part, though, I am content, yes, content, good word, with my life. But I do have a problem with "living forward." I do dwell too much on the past. Mourn missed opportunities, wish for a different outcome to an event. Maybe I am not unusual. Maybe we all think about our past, and in that bit of retrospection, wish for a change.

All of this doesn't change a thing, though. I've started reading posts from "Mark and Angel Hack Life." These folks are really good, hitting the nail on the head more often than not. I really appreciate their positive and very constructive musings.Check them out...

Live forward, enjoy today, look at the love and joys that surround you., Pick up a good book, finish a project or simply sit with a friend, today, do it today.

Today, it is all we have, make the very most of it. I don't expect to go running off to some exotic locale, or take up a new exercise form, but I do mean to look beyond where I have been and dream of a bright and enjoyable tomorrow.

Later...