Author Eckhart Tolle has great insight into the problem of fixating on the past or future; he once said, “All negativity is caused by an accumulation of psychological time and denial of the present. 

Unease, anxiety, tension, stress, worry—all forms of fear—are caused by too much future and not enough presence. 

Guilt, regret, resentment, grievances, sadness, bitterness, and all forms of non-forgiveness are caused by too much past, and not enough presence.”

To let go of the past is to forgive, excuse, and allow for errors. 

We can learn from the past, and we don’t have to experience things in vain. 

To stop fixating on the future is to accept uncertainty and a certain amount of randomness. 

We cannot control very much in our lives, and all we can control is our actions and reactions. 

The Art of Intentional Thinking: Master Your Mindset. Control and Choose Your Thoughts. Create Mental Habits to Fulfill Your Potential (Second Edition) By Peter Hollins

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