Past Present and Future
Most of us come from the past,
And we use it to create the present.
Those few who manage to really excel in life
Come from the future.
They have a vision, a mission that impels them forward.
They are the architects and advancers of civilization.
But there are those many who allow their lives to be controlled,
Manipulated, and molded by outdated religions,
Antiquated traditions, unnecessary routines…
The accepted way…
And they become so bogged down in the past
That it becomes their present, and they have no future.
They are the adversaries and hinderers of progress.
We are all damaged pilgrims making the same journey.
The trick to a successful life
Is not to let yourself be trapped by history.
Get past the past,
Create and live in the present,
And have a clearer vision of the future.
Sound easy?
It isn't, but it can be done.
There are no accidents in life.
Blink or look away for just one second
And life can smack you squarely in the face,
Or you can miss a large part of it altogether.
Sooner or later we all must let go of the past.
We cannot become what we need to be
By remaining what we are.
Copyright © Jim Slaughter | Year Posted 2022
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