By Chad Adcock
Here's the thing about time. The future has been defined as, “the time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; time regarded as still to come.” The moment you speak or write something, that is your future. Thus, one’s future could be defined as the moment of time following speaking or writing.
Inversely, the past has been defined as, “the time or a period of time before the moment of speaking or writing.” So, the moment you speak or write something, it has the possibility of becoming your future and anything before the moment of speaking or writing is the past.
For many people, history has a way of repeating itself in their lives. If you spend a considerable amount of time talking about your past, then there is a high likelihood that you will recreate those experiences in your future. Speaking about the past causes it to become the future all over again. For others, much emphasis is given to their future. If your focus and dedication is on the future, then you cannot truly live in the present.
In the wellness sphere, there is a danger of focusing entirely too much on one’s past or future selves. While reminiscing and longing are important, they should not be the emphasis of our journeys. This moment – this exact moment in time is truly the only thing that exists. Right here. Right now. You are exactly where you are meant to be.
08/22/2025
