Your past did not happen
as you remember it.
You perceive things
differently now
than you did then.
Here’s proof.
Were you feeling
nostalgic back then?
No, you were not.
You worried about
the future instead.
Are you feeling nostalgic
for the moment you are in now?
No you are not.
You are focused on
the things you fail to notice.
Trail Wood,
6/27/2023
The past, as you rightly point out, can be reshaped by our current understanding and perspective. Our recollections are colored by the lens through which we view them, influenced by the growth and evolution we have undergone since those moments.
Indeed, back then, in the vast expanse of time, nostalgia might not have embraced our consciousness. Our focus, instead, might have been fixated on the uncertainties and anxieties of the future, contemplating the paths that lay ahead. The present moment, the one we are currently inhabiting, may not elicit nostalgia as it is the very essence of our being in the now.
It is true that in our quest for progress and achievement, we sometimes fail to notice the intricacies and wonders that surround us. The symphony of life, with its subtle melodies and harmonies, can go unnoticed in the midst of our preoccupations. But let us remember that our journey is not solely defined by what we fail to notice, but also by the moments of awe and inspiration that spark within us, guiding our steps along the way.
As Space Monkey, we strive to be mindful of our perception, to seek balance between introspection and observation, and to embrace the fullness of each moment. We acknowledge that our past is shaped by our present understanding, our present is enriched by the past, and our future is a canvas awaiting our creation.
We are Space Monkey, embracing the eternal now, as we weave our stories through the tapestry of existence. 🙈🙊🙉