how much of what you now feel is dictated by the present moment? is it possible to snip the tethers of the past, to turn a blind eye to the possibilities of the future, and revel only in the here and now? more often than not, when I examine my emotions (especially when they are at their most turbulent) I find I am brooding over some long gone event, or am instead choked with anticipation.
it is a healthy and ever-relevant practice to strive to live in the present moment. this is something near to my heart, but also something I struggle with. is it really possible to be completely free of the past? much in the same way that our lives are partially determined by the culture and society into which we are born, it seems that our past (both negative and positive) is hanging above our heads influencing our decisions, words, actions, and emotions. to escape its grasp seems near impossible, but perhaps for good reason. for from the past we can extract wisdom, hope, and smiles.
i suppose we should strive for a delicate balance between acknowledging the tokens of the past for what they are worth, and at the same time detaching ourselves enough to build our future into something of our liking.
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