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"One must
always maintain one's connection to the past and yet
ceaselessly pull away from it." ~Gaston Bachelard
Good morning! This quote really got me thinking.
One of the facts that has been determined is that in
order to find true contentment and lasting joy we have
to live in the present. If we become overly reflective
of the past, or overly concerned about the future, then
we begin living solely in our minds, versus in the
physical world. The physical world of our daily lives is
where we must live in order to create happiness and joy.
Of course, that is easier said than done! As women, we
are very good at worrying and anticipating obstacles
that have yet to arrive. We are also good at criticizing
ourselves for the mistakes of the past. But what good
does either of these two practices do
besides sap our energy from living "in the now?"
This quote inspires my realization that there is a
healthy connection to both past and future, but beyond
that, we must pull away from letting either past or
future control what we have the ability to create in our
daily life. We can learn from the past -
but let's not dwell in it. Instead, let us learn the
lessons and apply them today. Let us be "researchers" in
our own lives, noting what influenced us in the past,
what made us happy, what we regret - and let's take this
research and apply it to maximize today.
Likewise, let us look forward to the future with passion
and excitement and expectation. Let us realize that if
we live "in the now" we stand the best chance of
creating the tomorrow we have always desired.
Your Turn:
Notice today how many times you reflect on the past or
worry about the future. Consciously draw your attention
back to "now" -- the only place where we can create true
change.
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