#NOSTR #VLOG VOLUME 4: "YOU ARE DEAD"
“Think of yourself as dead. You have lived your life. Now, take what's left and live it properly."
― Marcus Aurelius
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I will push back if I may.
Our past does matter. It affects our present state. And our present affects our future state, which, from a Christian point of view, is all important.
That said, our present duty is not merely to enjoy, but to unite ourselves to Jesus Christ -- to redeem our past and to ensure our future.
We should be mindful of our past, present, and future and offer it all to God. That is our duty, our calling.
100%, it does matter. But it is also dead, gone, done, finished. A lot of us, I'm talking about myself first and foremost, tend to dwell on the past. That's not a good way to go about.
Here's a note from my journal that touches on this matter:
“Dwelling on past mistakes is a mistake. Ignoring past mistakes is an even bigger mistake. The only viable option is to learn from them. Learn and let go. Know, but let go. Forgive, but don’t forget. Life is about giving (forGIVING), not getting (forGETTING).”
And yes, it's all an offering to God 🙏
You're right about that. Marinating in the mistakes of our past is not helpful. But remembering the past, even mistakes, is good, because we can learn from them. We can also use it as an opportunity to awaken and animate our gratitude toward God for his mercy and providence -- and to resolve to do better for love of him.
I know it's sometimes hard to forgive ourselves and move on. So if that's what you're saying, then "right on." 👍
