There is a saying that goes, “The past is already gone. The future is not yet born. Therefore, only the present is in our hand.” Hence, the present is our wealth. We practically own it now. If we become aware of it, there is a choice for us to enrich it, enhance it, invest it and increase it manifold.
Living in the present ensures exploring the possibility of advantages, looking on the brighter side of situations and future advantages. In practical life, some situations are to be left alone, so that time can heal such situations. One must focus on what is happening at the moment. Appreciate what is right about the situation and build on it. Pay attention to what is important right now.
Somewhere it becomes necessary to forgive and forget. Compassion is a powerful tool to release us from the clutches of botherations of the past and some situations in the present too.
Whenever we become unhappy in the present or are unsuccessful, it is time to learn from the past. When we understand that something is interfering with our enjoying the present, it is time to look at the past and learn from it. When we learn from the past, we can improve the present better than the past.
Past is past. By conducting a post-mortem of the past, we cannot make the past better. But the lessons we learn out of the past events can be applied in the present by doing things differently to enjoy the present. By fully living in the present, we are able to appreciate the world around and we become more effective and make progress.
Editor’s note: Rajyogi Brahmakumar Nikunj ji is a writer at www.brahmakumaris.com and can be reached at nikunjji@brahmakumaris.in.
