The Past

  I was thinking about people who look back on their past and remenisce at how wonderful things were and then again how some things were terrible and what they would have changed.  Sure, there are things I would have done differently. There are things I miss, things I want back, things I need. However, it is not possible. Usually the memories are better than the actual fact. Our memory makes things seem better or worse about the past but in effect the events may have been good or bad, but not phenomenal in either direction. Don't get me wrong. It is GOOD to have memories about these things. They help make us human. However, they are not as important as right now and the future. You are here because of those things in the past......bad or good, you can not go back but you can change or start doing things in a different way. Every person has a huge potential for doing good and great things as well as bad. Not one of us is perfect. We can strive however to be kind, courteous, friendly. One person CAN actually make a difference. One person can stand out from the crowd and influence others by witness or action. Turn on your smiles and look to the future. Help someone up, give of yourself what you can to others. It can be a new day for us all!