No matter how beautiful and glorious you think the past was, the future is better; far, far better.

I used to be a teacher because I love working with kids and youth. I spent a lot of time preparing my classes and discussions because I didn’t want a boring class. Fast forward, I was accepted into a bigger school and had to leave the first one. I loved many things about the school, especially the kids I grew attached to, but it was time to move on, so I had to lock my feelings away and move forward.

There are moments when I recall good times. Indeed, my blog is built on memories. I intended to keep records for the future, but did not want to look back. It’s fortunate to have experienced both good and bad times. These memories have shaped my world and taught me how to survive during loss and bereavement. But all of this is in the past now. Moving on has brought me closer to my destiny, and I have met people who have contributed to my personal and professional growth and success.

Well, it’s human nature to reminisce about the good times of the past and thus overlook the opportunities, optimism, and hope that the future offers. Things should improve with time. Therefore, I create new memories while living in the present and preparing for the future. No one knows what tomorrow will bring. I might miss out on people I loved, like the students I left when I got a better job. However, life is bound to unfold that way. No emotions. Sometimes we move on from people to achieve our life goals. Sometimes things don’t work out as planned because we cling to the past. We still love the ones who left us, we still wait for the job that may never call, and we still wish for that one thing that might not happen. Starting next year, I will keep the past in its place.

I only need to look back to smile at good times, but I never want to go back to them, as they belong in the past. However, I might consider returning only if there was reciprocity or something worth revisiting during the first event, opportunity, or experience.