Watergirl's World: Facing the wrong direction

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June 01, 2006

At a time when I should be looking forward (new job! new house!) I find myself looking to the past. To last year, to six months ago. Partially because I took other's advice when it went against what I wanted to do, but maybe partially because I am scared. What if things don't work out? What if I'm not any happier? I also know that if I didn't do these things, I'd forever wonder, "What if I had?"

I need to learn to live more in the now.

08:37 PM

Comments

It's a hard thing to learn. I wonder why we, as humans, are drawn to thinking so much about the past. After all, it's not as if we can time travel back and change what we wish we could.

Posted by Janet at June 2, 2006 07:08 AM

I think it's perfectly normal to look toward the past, especially as your future contains so many new things - most of which are unknown. It takes a lot of courage (which I think you have a lot of) to make the decision to go ahead with these new things, but that doesn't mean that looking back toward what we considered our comfort zone, won't happen. Good luck with the move and the new job!!!

Posted by Angela at June 2, 2006 08:05 AM

I'm not a big fan of change, myself, but sometimes it is very necessary. To borrow a quote, "That which does not grow dies." If you figure out how to move forward without looking back, though, let me know! I could use help with that.

Posted by dreadmouse at June 2, 2006 11:21 AM

It all CAN be scary but what if instead of being wrong you find out you made the completely RIGHT decision? How wonderful will that feel. I am very much like you so this advice is easier said than done I realize. Check out Pondering Pool - http://www.ponderingpool.com/p_pool/icons/page1.html - the quotes are very true and presented in a very creative and funny manner. It always makes me introspective to read them and makes me laugh too.

Posted by Michelle at June 2, 2006 11:43 AM