You Are Mature

Do not think of the past. THINK OF THE FUTURE.

Do not feel your memories. Enjoy the moment you live within and appreciate being alive.

Emotional baggage is like walking around carrying your suitcases and furniture everywhere you go.

When you leave your emotional baggage behind and never return to it, it's like blowing your nose. Hopefully you're not going to go digging through your trash can for it. Leave your trash behind.

I've heard all the "remember the past" and "don't forget your ancestors" and "know where you came from" slogans. BURN THEM ALL.

Most all the world's problems are from people living in the past or trying to make others pay for things that happened in the past.

How much time do you spend each day reflecting on all your good memories?

That would be better than thinking of your bad memories -- but it is still WASTING YOUR TIME.

Think about today. Plan for tomorrow. Enjoy what you have. Feel good. Be happy.

Buddha Zhen
Patriarch, shaolinZEN.org