I believe in time travel, because we do it all the time. We live in the past or in the future, whether it be better or worse. Oftentimes we live in the past, dwelling on and regretting past failures and missed opportunities, or celebrating and resting on past laurels of victories and happy memories. Or we live in the future, either dreading future deadlines or anticipated disasters, or looking forward eagerly to happier times and gatherings especially if desired to escape current or past woes.
But as we are jetting off to the future or dwelling on the past, reality is present and we need to live here. We cannot change the past -except to use it for lessons to apply today. And we have no control over the future - except to plan ahead for better outcomes tomorrow. And if we are not living in the present we may fail to appreciate the good things that are here today. We are only guaranteed today and it is a special gift.
Have you ever had a conversation with someone and realized that they were not with you? Their eyes had that glazed over appearance. You have a time traveler on your hands. You may feel like saying "can you hear me now?" or "are you with me" We all have times when we are like that. Let that be a reminder to you, when you are here, be here. Look them in the eye, listen to the words they say, ask questions to show that you hear them.
Someone once said, The past is a cancelled check, the future is a promissory note, the present is cold hard cash. Spend it wisely.
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