Time in our lives is divided into three parts: the past, present, and future. The past holds our experiences, the present provides opportunities, and the future is filled with our hopes and expectations. These three are distinct but intricately connected. Our expectations guide us to seek out opportunities. While experience doesn't directly offer opportunities, it teaches us how to seize them and turn our hopes into reality. Expectations evolve based on our experiences, and none of these elements can exist meaningfully without the others.
Just like the bricks that build a house, the better we sort and align these aspects of time, the stronger our lives become. To succeed in the game of life, we must harmonize these three cards: past, present, and future. A clock’s hands always move along a set path—nothing is new for them—yet their movement directly impacts time. Each tick converts the present into the past and the future into the present. This transformation is swift, yet it becomes noticeable over decades. In the same way, we are constantly moving forward, like the hands of a clock. We may not notice the change in our daily routines, but over time, those small changes add up.
From childhood to adolescence, we undergo significant changes, yet if we view ourselves through the lens of the mind, we seem to remain the same. When we look back on our past, we still see the smiling child we once were. The paths we've traveled seem like we just walked them moments ago. Everything feels recent, but it's all in the past. The past, whether good or bad, always becomes memorable. It’s a collection of moments that we cherish and hold onto because they make us who we are. The present is the bridge connecting our past to our future. Any significant change we wish to make in our lives must be made on this bridge. We travel from our past towards our future, with the present acting as the train that carries us toward our goals and dreams.
Life is a long journey. Stations come and go, yet our expectations remain. Sometimes we fail to reach the future we envision because we've taken the wrong train. Some people find the right path but don't travel to the end. Others pull the emergency brake on their journey and stop moving forward. Those who courageously cross the bridge of the present often turn their expectations into reality. Many sit at the edge of the past, tossing stones into the river and blaming their luck. The future, on the other hand, is a place where people enjoy the journey and share their stories. They don’t blame their luck; they create their own good fortune. The future is like a sun that always rises, offering light and hope. It’s the reason the past guides us, and the present drives us forward.
Our problem is that we often fail to live in the present. It is crushed between the memories of the past and the worries of the future. Some people are lost in nostalgia, while others are anxious about what’s to come. The clock’s hands change the world every day, yet they seem unable to change a person. Imagine if we could change as swiftly as the ticking of a clock! We do change, but it takes time, and we are often unprepared to accept rapid changes in ourselves or others. It would be shocking if sudden transformation were possible.
We should learn to accept changes in people, not by judging whether those changes are good or bad for us, but by considering whether they are good for the person experiencing them. Aim to make the present memorable for everyone. Everyone is on their journey, crossing the bridge of the present. Help others reach their destinations without pulling the emergency brake on their train. Just as the sea’s tides rise with the help of the wind, we should focus on the present, with an eye on the future and lessons from the past. We must live in the present in a way that turns it into a memorable past and a valuable asset for the future. Each tick of the clock asks us a question: as moments change, are we changing too? Answer yes to the clock, and start transforming your past, present, and future. Live the life you desire!
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