I’ve seen the above quote sooo many times and it’s just now resonating with me. I was sitting back thinking how “wow, im 35 years old” … (5 years from 40). Tho that’s not old by no means it’s still a long time from those high school days . Some people want to relive their younger years. As for me I mourn for a life I never had. One of attention, popularity, and fun. I doubt Im alone because when I think about it I guess thats why some parents push alot of the lifestyle they “wish” they had onto their children. Living vicariously through them.
Some people were very fortunate to have lived a great life. 
They may have been born naturally beautiful. Someone who never had a shortage of attention and admiration. Maybe the person was born rich, or popular, or talented. For others… not so much. It’s easy to “say” you love yourself and “accept” your situation but it’s another to believe it; and when it hits you how fast life is moving and that some of the things you truly wanted never happened and most likely never will…. it can send you into a slight depression.
Theres nothing wrong with reminiscing sometimes. The problems arise when your “focus” is on all the woulda’s, shoulda’s and coulda’s. The negative comments & experiences from your past. Trying to relive something that no longer exists or feeling you should be more “established” by the age you are now. By having the attitude of ANY of the above your missing out on the life you could possibly be living presently. All the wonderful things right in front of you or on the side of you waiting to unveil itself for you.
Thus that quote….learning to let go of the image in your head of how things are supposed to go or should have went and focusing on “what is” and loving that instead. Accepting the way you look. Accepting your marriage/relationship or lack of. Accepting where you are at the moment. Granted there will always be moments where you don’t like something or want more; but learning to change and grow while STILL loving or making the most of “what is” at “this” moment is one of the most “freeing” feelings. If you leave the past in the past, leave the future for the future and live in the present… you’ll live ALL the days of your life 😊
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