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Past Or Illusion: Does the Past Hurt?
3 things you need to know
Does the past hurt? I’m sure many always ask this question frequently, have you gotten your answer?
If not, let’s explore the past.
Reflecting on the past can be burdensome for many people. Questions like "What if I had known?" or "If only I had been there" often arise. However, the truth is that the future will not wait for you to get over your past. The time you spend dwelling on the past becomes a part of your past itself.
One thing that cannot be changed is the irreversible nature of time. While science has not yet discovered how to reverse time or travel through it, the concept of time’s irreversibility is a well-established principle in physics.
Now, let’s examine whether the past is responsible for your feelings. Is the past worth the time you sacrifice for it?
1. The Nature of the Past:
The past is not merely an illusion; it is a record of events that happened and has real effects on our present and future. However, enough preparation is to be made in the present for the future to prevent a regrettable past. Our memories and records of the past influence how we perceive and react to current situations. While the past itself is not physically present, it…