Holding On To The Past

Holding on to the past inhibits experiencing the present.

As long as we identify with the past, we deny the present, and so we continue to behave and think in the same old way. Holding on to any idea detracts and belittles the exact moment now. We can refer to the past, but just as a general reminder as it is only a blunt tool.

Holding on to the past is not enlightening; we may have a wick but no illumination, which is a brightening up of the mind! To deal with the present, we need to be adaptable and accept what present karma brings our way.

Unfortunately, religion dwells on the past; it is supposed to be the light, but all it can do is supply the candles. The light is within all sentient beings, and can only be exposed … now!