Future Of The Past
Living in the past is a sort of escapism. It relieves you of the stress of solving the present or achieving in the future. We look at the past through the lens of present which is nothing more than the present looked at through the wrong end of binoculars. We value the things in our past that we fear we lack today.
We must understand that we are -what we are- not what we were, nor what we will become. The story of time can change anytime- for better or for worse. Most often we have no control over the twists and turns. History can help us understand the context for decision making, and develop effective, even if imperfect intuition, through a study of instances, decisions and outcomes.
The past gives us courage and it protects us. We can not only see the sacrifices that have been made for us by those in the past but we can use that to protect ourselves now and in the future. It is a gift that our ancestors bestowed upon us, a great gift. The present is here and the place where we live in, is most unstable but is never stops moving, our entire life is lived in the present.
In the past, world has gone through many wars, economic disruptions, environment changes. In fact, the present system of acquiring and developing weapons of advanced stage, greed for more land, gaining more financial authority, spread of killer diseases are some of the examples which have now added for more fear and insecurity around the globe. One should understand that use of such weapons will not only destroy both - loss of humanity as also for the future generations who will have to suffer of consequences.
The future is where we all hope to end up, even if by then it is the present. We hope for a better future, a place where we are respected and the things we believe are also respected. As long as humans exist we will ponder the mysteries around us and seek to acquire the knowledge and understanding necessary to satisfy our needs and solve or problems. Time plays a significant role in our lives. If we better understand the time value, then it can gain experience and develop skills over time. Time can also heal things whether external wounds or feelings. Time is the ultimate thing that we cannot measure.
The idea is to keep moving. It is only by letting go of the past and make space for present and the future. The past fundamentally effects the future because it is what the future is built on. It is well said - " learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow."
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