Less drama equals less stories. Create the future, not relive the past.
Imagine this: you're sitting in a boat, gently rowing across the vast expanse of a serene lake. Each stroke takes you further from the shore, where behind you lies a tangled forest of thorns and tangled vines—this is the past, a wild, unruly land filled with stories of drama and heartache. Ahead, the waters are clear, leading to uncharted territories, new experiences, and the promise of a fresh start. This journey is much like life, where the essence of moving forward is distilled into a simple yet profound truth: "Less drama equals less stories. Create the future, not relive the past."
Let's break it down, keeping things real and relatable.
First, think about "less drama equals less stories." Drama, in its essence, is like quicksand; the more you engage with it, the deeper you sink, making it harder to move on. It's those moments when something minor happens, like a misunderstanding with a friend, which then spirals into a full-blown saga because both of you refuse to let it go. The energy and time consumed in nurturing these dramas could instead fuel adventures, learning, and genuine happiness. Imagine replacing hours spent in arguments and resentments with moments of laughter, exploration, and building something new. The difference is like night and day.
Now, onto the second part: "Create the future, not relive the past." It's a powerful call to action, urging us to seize the pen and become the author of our own stories, rather than reading the same old chapters over and over again. Consider a gardener who plants seeds for the future, not one who digs up old roots. Each seed represents a hope, a dream, an action towards a goal that blooms into reality with care and attention. Whether it's pursuing a new skill, nurturing relationships, or building a career, it's about planting seeds for the garden you wish to walk in tomorrow, not wandering in the weeds of yesterday.
Here's an analogy to tie it all together: Picture life as a book. Each day is a new page, and we hold the pen. We can fill these pages with repetitive tales of woes and worries, rehashing the same old drama. Or, we can write new chapters, full of discovery, growth, and joy. The choice is ours.
So, as you sit in your boat, rowing gently on the lake of life, remember that the direction you choose is defined by your strokes. Forward, into the sunrise of tomorrow, or backward, into the shadows of yesterday. Each stroke is a decision, a moment where you choose between creating or reliving, moving forward or staying anchored in the past.
And now, a question to leave you with: What's one thing you can do today to start writing a new chapter for your future, leaving the drama of the past behind?
* If you're looking for more inspiration to help you on your personal development journey, you may want to check out my extensive list of SMART goals. This page is packed with thousands of different goal ideas that can help you set new aspirations and reach higher heights in your life. Personally, this page helped me to create my own 100 life goals list, which I pursued for over a decade.
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Tal Gur is an author, founder, and impact-driven entrepreneur at heart. After trading his daily grind for a life of his own daring design, he spent a decade pursuing 100 major life goals around the globe. His journey and most recent book, The Art of Fully Living, has led him to found Elevate Society.
