I used to spend a lot of time looking back with regret of the mistakes I'd made, sure there are some joyous memories back there, but I find the real joy is with me in the moment like my wife and kids, my work, my daily challenges.
Then I used to look to the future with doubt, not sure how it would turn out.
I find by focusing on now and only now, it strengthens my energy to the point where I realise (for me) that the past and future don't really exist, they are just thought. Sure this present moment could be and probably is just a manifestation of thought, but (too me) it seems the only place where I can feel real.
Nothing beats the present moment, past and future pale in comparison to it, that's why I think it's important to focus on it.
HTH
Jeff
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