To understand self and know future better, a visit to past self with all early dreams, aspirations and motivators -is critical.
Sometimes, in order to go ahead we need to take several steps backwards. Just as a tiger steps back and crouches to gather strength before making a giant leap, we need to be acquainted with our past and ourselves before making a leap of faith.
And since we need to lose some things in order to gain other, more precious treasures, it is critical to understand what is worth losing, and the risks that are worth taking. None of this is possible if we are uncertain about what we desire of life. In order to know that, we need to know ourselves and where we come from. Similarly, when we meet a stalemate in life, or a dead-end when we find no indication of where to go next, it helps to travel back in time to where we started off. It is there that we may find again what initially inspired and motivated us.
What was it that delighted most in our young days? What dream gave wings and lent stars to our eyes?
What angered us the most and made us want to lash back? And today how far are we from those emotions, those motivators?
Dreams and unfulfilled aspirations rooted in the past have that power. They keep you going. We all love to talk about what could have, but did not happen. Our regrets over unful filled dreams serve as a fuel to keep us going. The important thing is to remember the dreams. They connect our past to the present, and to a nebulous future. If we have fulfilled all dreams, met all aspirations, and have none other, what will hold us on to life?
Sometimes a connect with our own past and young dreams can be painful indeed, if we realise how far away we are from what we once considered an ideal life, and that brings about a certain restlessness that disturbs us. But that’s no reason to lead half-lived lives.
Placing self in the context of our origins helps give an idea of who are we, which helps to understand the veracity and strength of motivators, dreams and ambitions. Without knowing self, cannot move ahead.
In order to build a worthwhile future, a short visit to our past self is essential…
