Comments on: Everything Changes On New Years Day http://twentyorsomething.com/2008/12/31/everything-changes-on-new-years-day/ tonight we drink to youth. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:01:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Harl Delos http://twentyorsomething.com/2008/12/31/everything-changes-on-new-years-day/comment-page-1/#comment-75 Harl Delos Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:10:07 +0000 http://twentyorsomething.wordpress.com/?p=860#comment-75 You've got a "pause" button for your life? Once you get past, oh, maybe 40 or so, the "fast forward" button seems to be stuck, and every time you inhale, the "skip 30" is activated.... I've been looking for the "rewind" button. I don't want to revisit the past; I'm all too aware of where I've come from. The problem seems to be that I've fallen off the top of the skyscraper, and as I pass the 5th floor, I want to say "well, so far, so good" but that ground seems to be drawing awfully near.... <em>Harl: I say "pause" button because, for so long, it felt like my life was stuck in a period of stagnation. I had dreams, I had ambition, but nothing was happening or changing. Then, suddenly, things began to happen, and it was nerve-wracking and exciting at the same time. Looking at the past isn't for everyone. In fact, so many people believe that it's detrimental to development. However, for me personally, I find it's the opposite. By reflecting on where I've been, by looking back, I'm able to get a better appreciation for who I am and where I'm going. I'm able to look at my (many) mistakes, learn from them, and resolve to change for the future. Time is a funny, funny concept. Even though I am admittedly young, I've often felt that surprise, to look back and wonder where the years have gone. Maybe what I have yet to learn is to not look too far to the future, nor to look too far behind, but to enjoy where you are, enjoy the moment as it is, to close your eyes and feel the wind of that freefall in your face. It's a thought. I don't know if it provides much comfort, but I hope you find that right pace for yourself. Wishing you a very happy New Year! - Susan You’ve got a “pause” button for your life?

Once you get past, oh, maybe 40 or so, the “fast forward” button seems to be stuck, and every time you inhale, the “skip 30″ is activated….

I’ve been looking for the “rewind” button.

I don’t want to revisit the past; I’m all too aware of where I’ve come from. The problem seems to be that I’ve fallen off the top of the skyscraper, and as I pass the 5th floor, I want to say “well, so far, so good” but that ground seems to be drawing awfully near….

Harl: I say “pause” button because, for so long, it felt like my life was stuck in a period of stagnation. I had dreams, I had ambition, but nothing was happening or changing. Then, suddenly, things began to happen, and it was nerve-wracking and exciting at the same time.

Looking at the past isn’t for everyone. In fact, so many people believe that it’s detrimental to development. However, for me personally, I find it’s the opposite. By reflecting on where I’ve been, by looking back, I’m able to get a better appreciation for who I am and where I’m going. I’m able to look at my (many) mistakes, learn from them, and resolve to change for the future.

Time is a funny, funny concept. Even though I am admittedly young, I’ve often felt that surprise, to look back and wonder where the years have gone. Maybe what I have yet to learn is to not look too far to the future, nor to look too far behind, but to enjoy where you are, enjoy the moment as it is, to close your eyes and feel the wind of that freefall in your face.

It’s a thought. I don’t know if it provides much comfort, but I hope you find that right pace for yourself. Wishing you a very happy New Year! – Susan

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