We often expect something new to happen and eagerly wait for it. But when it finally arrives, we start thinking our past was better. We get caught up worrying about mistakes we made, missed chances, or the happiness that seems to have faded.

For me, school life always felt tough until I finished school. Then, in college, I thought school was nicer. Later, college didn’t seem as fun as I expected, and when I began working, I longed for college days. After marriage, I wished I were still single and carefree.

The present always felt difficult, and the past looked brighter every time. These thoughts took up so much of my energy, making it hard to focus on what I wanted for my future. Does your present also feel lacking? Do you see the past as better?

Remember, today’s moment is the future’s past. Life is a long journey. If we keep holding onto the past, we stall our progress. Success then depends more on luck than on our efforts.

So, don’t live in the past. Learn from it to guide your future. Cherish happy memories—they boost your energy. Learn from tough times—they make you wiser. Focus on the present. Be here now and build the future you want. Soon enough, this moment will be your past.

We often complain that life isn’t moving forward. But how can you move ahead with reverse gear? 

Do you feel like you’re driving your life forward or stuck in reverse?