Wise writer Carrie Bradshaw once said "Maybe the past is like an anchor holding us back. Maybe, you have to let go of who you were to become who you will be."
Is it true that if you don't let go of the past, you stay a victim riddled with hurt feelings and sad emotions? But what is it about the past that we can't seem to forget?
Maybe we never do move on from the past, but learn to accept situations as they are. That song that makes you think of your ex, the ice skating rink you went to on your first date, or a meal that sparks past stories. Some memories may bring back laughter and smiles; others tears and pain. Do we need to learn to accept painful memories so we can eventually see them in a positive light? And will there always be those that stay in the dark?
Maybe Carrie Bradshaw is right. In order for us to move on, and learn from the past we have to figure out who we were then so we can figure out who we are now. And if that's the truth, maybe people do really become stronger after rough times.
I couldn't help but wonder: Maybe when it comes to Today, letting go of the Past and embracing the Future is the best Present anyone can receive.
