Magnificent Life

"For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth, and the former things shall not be remembered or come into mind." Isaiah 65:17 When we live with an "if only" mindset, we constantly look back at what we could have done differently. We dwell on our past mistakes and allow them to control our present and future. This can be dangerous because it prevents us from living in the present moment and enjoying all life offers. It also keeps us from moving forward and learning from our mistakes. If we want to live a happy and fulfilling life, we must let go of the "if only" mindset and focus on the present moment. So how do we overcome an "if only" mindset? First, what if instead of saying "if only," we said, "I am grateful for"? It may not be what we want it to be, but we can not allow ourselves to be stuck in the past because if we're not careful, the "if only" mindset can become a permanent way of thinking. And doing so can prevent us from enjoying the present moment and make us feel like we're living in the past,