Often people say that to be happy and content you shouldn't dwell on the past or worry about the future, but instead concentrate on right now. Which I'd probably agree with - as I've said in a previous post, sometimes if you're about to encounter a stressful situation it can be good to remind yourself that right at that present moment you aren't encountering immediate stress or pain.
But it's nice to think about the past. If it's happy stuff you're remembering, it's fun to reminisce, especially with other people who remember too. And sometimes maybe it's even good to think about the bad stuff that happened because it means you can be grateful that things are better now, and have some perspective. And of course, you need to plan some stuff for the future occasionally, and it's fun to think about the possibilities the future can bring.
I suppose the key is just to not dwell on things, to maybe look back or forwards, but don't look for too long. Make sure you're not looking back for so long that you forget to keep an eye on the present, otherwise it'll just pass by and you'll miss it all.
Maybe it's just okay to look anywhere, as long as the view makes you smile.
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