As we travel along our path from here to there, wherever you decide your “there” to be, it is natural to reflect on the steps that brought us to this point thus far. And as we encounter moments of difficulty and trials of growth, we may find ourselves wishing to return to a time in our lives when we were not faced with such hardships. Though no matter how much we emotionally desire to escape our current reality, our path must continue forth.
However in order to do so requires an understanding that in the infinite brilliance of the universe, things change. And as nostalgia of the past sweeps through us, we must gently accept that things that were may never be again. We may see depths of similarity to the experiences of our previous selves, but the future by its very nature must differ from the past.
Thus as we find ourselves at the crossroads that will inevitably come to bear, it is important to remember that different can be synonymous with better. And with a fleeting thought of the possibilities for a better life, we are renewed on our journey and find ourselves taking the next step along our path – one just moments before we dared not dream possible. Such is the nature of hope and the journey of happiness.