Every once in a while you are stopped; and there standing in front of your face is a glimpse of what's gone by. A glance from your past. Sometimes it comes as a pleasant memory that brings a joyous smile on your face;... Or a tempting opportunity that you fight to avoid but its too good to resist;... A nagging question which you avoid to answer;... Or a complex situation one feels helpless about;... A box of information that can solve a puzzle or puzzle you in ways you had never imagined.. Or a situation that can fill you with rage or sadness to a deep extent... Or it can come simply as a pleasant surprise waiting to be unravelled.
No matter how, when and what comes along it brings with it a whole lot of memories flooding to your mind which open the box of unasked or unanswered questions. How? When? What? Where? Why? The curious mind slams the accelerator and there comes flooding out... a zillions thoughts over which very few have control. But it always has something to say, something new to unravel, and there is always something new to learn from the old. It gives us answers in unexpected ways to bigger questions than the petty ones in our minds. It helps us mold the path we are building, understand our capabilities and shortcomings, it can turn our weakness' in strength or show us a whole new meaning to a simple situation.
At times it comes forward for the benefit of others in order to crease of the crumples of the lives of people involved. And you get pulled in it willing or unwillingly trying to crawl out your way or even things out. Go with the flow; cause what you are faced with cannot be chosen or changed but your actions and reactions towards it, is a conscious choice you make.
This whole thing reminds me of a quote I read somewhere that puts it all together:
"Nothing lasts forever, so live it up, drink it down, laugh it off, avoid the bullshit, take chances & never have regrets. Because at one point, everything you did was exactly what you wanted to!"
So embrace your experiences, love your memories, wash away the grudges, and walk ahead with pride. Because you are what you are today because of all these things from the past... which help you build your path for tomorrow. Build it with beauty, compassion, love and happiness my friend! :)
