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Throughout their reflection, there is a recurring theme: don’t dwell in the past unnecessarily. Instead, concentrate on actively shaping the future. They note that obsessing over past events, especially those which can’t be changed, is unproductive. Instead, the focus should be on current actions and behaviors that lead to growth, fulfillment, and a better life.
This mindset involves an acknowledgment that thoughts and feelings are involuntary—sometimes they just appear. The power lies in choosing how to respond. We cannot always control what we think or feel, but we can decide how we act—an empowering realization that offers relief from the burden of unchangeable circumstances.