“Ang lingon ng lingon sa pinanggalingan, hindi maka-move on.” This line appeared randomly on my timeline in Twitter. Even though this clearly had humorous intentions to it, I have to admit that it made so much sense.

There’s nothing wrong with looking back.  In fact, it might serve as a basis of what to do and what to avoid. However, too much of looking back is not good either. Sometimes, we look at the past to the point where we DWELL on it already. We have to keep in mind that no matter how hard we try to maintain the status quo, if change is bound to happen, then it will certainly happen. There is no question with that. As they always say, change is inevitable; change is constant. It’s something that will occur whether we like it or not. It is beyond our control. All we can do is maintain a positive perspective and change how we respond to them.

So, stop crying over what’s left. Stop being stressed over what you’ve lost. Think about the good things that you can have in the future when you let these things go. As they say, “you win some, you lose some.” And conversely, when you lose some, you’ll win some eventually. Stop agonizing yourself, drowning your thoughts in those deep wells of painful regrets and memories.

Life is wonderful. Don’t keep dwelling on the past because there are so many beautiful things in store for you. In the film, Lion King, an important thought was shared, “…the past can hurt. But you can either run from it or, learn from it.”  Learn from the past and calmly accept these changes. Trust God, and go on with life.

“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” -Abraham Lincoln

Life is not a matter of how long you live, but HOW WELL you live. It’s not about quantity, but QUALITY. Also, in James 4:14, it is written, “Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.”  As clearly stated, our time here on earth is short. We only have one life to live. So, may our prayer be like David’s, “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”

Dear Lord, help us live a life that is meaningful despite its brevity. May we always be reminded to invest on spiritual/Heavenly things. May we live these lives according to Your will. May we live a life of love and service to You and to the people around us. May You alone be glorified, and may Your will be done in our lives. Amen.