Last Updated on October 8, 2023

The best memories of my life were when I was practicing martial arts at the Shaolin temple, attending class early, and discussing martial arts and philosophy of life with other students and the teacher. Meditation and chanting, I felt like I was a part of something.

Then, when I stopped going, I did not miss it at first. It wasn’t until years later that I realized what I had. It made me think about the past. We’re the best parts of my life behind me. Is it all gone?

Today, I realized that since I am stuck in the past, I am preventing new experiences and events from occurring. I am not giving it my all as I did at the dojo. It made me realize the term my past experiences are behind is a self-fulfilling prophecy.

The best thing to do is realize that new events will be just as if not more impressive than your past ones. Get out there and enjoy life; before you know it, you will live your best life.