Why can't the past be left in the past?

"We all have our time machines. Some take us back, they're called memories. Some take us forward, they're called dreams."

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Why can't the past be left where it's supposed to be, in the past? Why is it so hard for some people to move on? There are so many great things happening and to happen than to worry about the memories of yesterday. Some memories are important to have, to hold onto but, why can't the ones that have been moved past, do the same for everyone else?

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"You can't change the past, but worrying about the present can ruin the future."

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We can't change our pasts, they have what shaped us, what have guided us, and most importantly, taught us who we don't want to be. We can't worry too much about what's happening now or else the future won't have a chance. I've learned to not worry about the things around me because, there is so much hurt and anger that can come between what's good but, why is it so hard for people to do that? Why is it so hard for people to see where happiness is and should be left alone?

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"Cancer" is just a word

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My past is filled with this word, this disease. I saw this quoted somewhere by someone who I really admire right now and look up to, and it means strength and living. It represents these two things that so many people struggle to have. It takes someone you know really well to be so strong and brave against this word to make you realize, life is so important. Life means so much more than bad memories and negativity. Life is about love. It's about what we have to offer not only ourselves but, the people who matter. It's about promise. But most of all, it's about forgetting about the significance of a word and remembering the person you are. The past is the past but, now we are what we are and we are what we have become. Whether it be a stronger person like I am after suffering so many losses but, gaining so much at the same time or, whether it be a strong person going through something horrifying in life and making the best of it and walking into it with a smile, we are what we allow ourselves to be. It's not about what's in our pasts or what happened yesterday, it's about what's happening now.

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I remember so many parts about my past but, I am able to move on from them. That's what it means, that's what you're supposed to do. I think we should all take a step back and look at who we used to be but, then be thankful for the person we have become because, it's about right now. It's about what we're going to do to get past it, and what we're doing to be a better person. What I am experiencing right now, has allowed me to look at what's important. This baby is important. I am important, and Kyle is important. That's what matter's in my life right now. It's not about an hour ago, a few days ago, or years ago. Why can't everyone else think the same way?

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"Most of our life is a series of images. They pass us by like towns on the highway. But sometimes, a moment stuns us as it happens. And we know that this instant is more than a fleeting image. We know that this moment... every part of it... will live on forever."

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Have you ever heard that quote "Like everyone, and trust no one."? It's true. Let what's imporant live on but, let the other stuff be where it's meant to be. Stay strong and be who you are. Live for yourself and no one else because, there really isn't any other way to survive.

With Love,