If I ever had the chance to travel through time, I’ve honestly thought about it more than I expected. At first, I wasn’t even sure which direction I would choose. But then, after sitting with the thought for a while and really reflecting on my life, I realized something: I would choose to go to the future.
The main reason is simple—I believe everything that happened in my past, both the good moments and the painful mistakes, shaped the person I am today. My past is full of lessons. Some of them were harsh, some were emotional, and some were moments I didn’t understand until much later. But if I didn’t go through them, I wouldn’t have the mindset or the strength I have now. Even the embarrassing or difficult experiences pushed me in one way or another. They changed how I see people, how I act, and even how I plan for my life. So I don’t really feel the need to go back and change anything. I see my past as a foundation, and I’m grateful for it, whether it was smooth or rough.
But my future—now that’s something that pulls me more. The future feels like a blank canvas, and I’m currently in the stage of choosing what colours I want to paint with. It is actually nice to be able to imagine where I will be in the next 10, 20, or even 30 years.
Right now, everything I’m doing is like planting seeds. I have dreams I’m working toward, and one of them is owning my own commercial farm. Whenever I think about that, I see a clearer picture of the kind of life I want for myself: stability, growth, and success built from hard work.
Going to the future would allow me to see what all my current decisions lead to. Did my plans work out? Did I become the kind of person I’m trying to be? Did I finally establish that farm I’ve always imagined? Seeing the future would give me motivation and direction that i need. Even if what I see in the future isn’t exactly perfect, at least I would know what I need to start changing now. It would be like getting a glimpse of the destination before the journey is over.
To be honest, there is something hopeful about the future. It carries possibilities, opportunities I haven’t met yet, people I haven’t crossed paths with, and achievements I still dream about. I want to see the version of myself that grew from everything I’m investing in now. That’s why, if time travel ever became real, I would choose the future—not to even escape the present - but to understand it better and use that knowledge to build the life I really want for myself.
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