Does it matter?
A friend recently pointed out that as a youth I got into a lot of serious trouble, but I don’t seem to reflect on that much now.
That gave me pause to reflect…
I believe that who we were got us where we are, but who we are is a choice we make every moment.
My approach to life now is that there is only now; the past is over and only exists in our thoughts, the future isn’t here and exists only in our imaginations; all we have is now.
Neither our ‘bad’ past, nor our ‘good’ past defines us. The past only exists in our thoughts, and holding on to that past, good or bad, creates walls that limit us. (Think of the person who continually beats themselves up for something they did years ago, or the person who loves to drop in that they were captain of the first XV to everyone they meet, even though it was 20 years ago!).
It’s probably worth reflecting on who we were at times, as a reminder of what we were capable of back then, both good and bad. But it’s not a place I am ever going to live.
So, I’m grateful for the reminder, and I’m not going back.
A while ago we were at a horse show. Zara and I walked the course, and I read the jump off and told Zara what it was.
Observing many people and many businesses over time, I’ve observed two factors within your control that lead to much great returns.
Every morning, I meditate with Ernie resting his head on my lap. It’s a special time.
We should eat more leafy greens, go plant based, eat fish not red meat, don’t eat dairy…