Dwelling on the past is like dragging a boat over dry land.

About This Quote

As much as we might love to dwell on the past, it is important to recognize that dwelling on the past is just dragging a boat over dry land. The longer you linger in the past, the more time you will spend in misery. When you live in the past, you will miss out on the present and future. You will not see what is right in front of your eyes.

You will be stuck and unable to move forward and achieve your dreams and goals. It is like trying to find a way through a maze with no idea where to go or how to get there.

Source: Enriched Heart: The Tao Of Balancing Your Big, Beautiful, Badass Soul

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