My mind has been wandering lately, as it seems to do more often than not. Of course, it slides through a vast array of topics at an incredibly fast pace, but on occasion, it finds one it chooses to linger on...for whatever the reason may be. Sometimes, I learn something new. Others, I develop a fuller perspective of the particular thought. Ultimately, I benefit in some way...though it never appears such when I am delving into the depth of the thought itself.
Meaningless introduction concluded, I can progress to the intent of this piece of prose.
I firmly believe there is a reason that the p-a-s-t holds four letters, while f-u-t-u-r-e holds six. Furthermore, I also find it entirely appropriate that p-r-e-s-e-n-t holds seven letters. The past lies behind us, a portion of our lives that we are unable to alter, to fix, to change in any way, shape, or form. The past is nothing more than the basis of the present, a foundation for the future. Yes, the past does greatly impact both present and future, but we determine how it impacts and to what extent it impacts. The future, on the other hand, still has the opportunity to change, transform, mold before our very eyes. Our ability to change this unwritten, unlived, unknown piece of our lives is the sole reason that it holds more importance and, interestingly enough, more letters than our past. The part of our lives that hold greatest importance, of course, is the present. What we live now is a product of our past and a predictor of our future. The choices we make, the things we do, the people we hang with, the lives we choose to live, at this very moment--that's what matters the most. The future becomes the present, and the present the past. The key to a successful life, ultimately, lies in a successful present state of living.
And so goes the process of my mind, one thought furthered to yield some description, some insight, some....something. Brief may it be, I personally find this realization an interesting and beneficial one. I do feel that it is an important life lesson, along with the millions of others that exist. And therein lies my reasoning in sharing this. Maybe it'll help you to live your life as it is helping me to live mine.
Happy living.
