..::ain't that the truth?::..

I saw this on Pinterest the other day and I just thought, "Woah..so true." How often do we look back on things that we used to have and wish we could have them again? When in reality, when we were in those situations, we really weren't as happy as we let ourselves believe. It's a shame that, too often, we remember the good things and they blind us from the reasons we had to change or move forward. On top of that we fail to find the good in our present lives. There's so much to be grateful for, and yet, here we are, unhappy because of the things we don't have, while forgetting all the things that we do. The future belongs to those who believe in it, and those who believe that it will be good.
I will definitely admit that I am guilty of this, who isn't? However, this is a good reminder to be grateful for where we are at in our lives, to appreciate the days we had that brought us to where we are, and to the days that lie ahead of us filled with unmarked trails and unknown stories waiting to be discovered and written. See how Pinterest really is good for you? It's not a waste of time... no, never.