Learn from the past, live in the present, plan for the future. These wise words were handed down to me by mother, an extraordinarily wise woman. These are words to remember and live by.

Learn from the past. Do not forget your past. There are many lessons that we need to remember so that we do not make the same mistakes, so that we can chart a healthier life. When we review our lives up to this point, it is important that you look at the choices that you made. Did things work out the way that you wanted or not so much? Look at the people that you chose to bring in your life. Were they helpful? Loving? Hurtful? Notice all the lessons that you need to take from your past in order to make your present or future better.

Live in the present. It is all that we have. Today. Here. Now. How are you feeling now? What do you need now? Who do you wish to be with now? Living in the past is not helpful. It can cause you to carry much grief and shame with you. Living in the future can cause you to carry much anxiety. But only by living in the here and now can you be calm and centered.

However, do not forget the future. It will happen. It is important to make plans for it. I know many people who forget to plan for retirement and now have no money.  If we do not make healthy plans for the future, when it arrives, we will not be prepared and, therefore, probably not very happy nor healthy.

So, learn from the past, live in the present, plan for the future. And always enjoy the journey!