Unsettled business

The voice that keeps on talking inside your head, about things you are not sure of, things you cannot take back, things you regret, things you wish you did... and the list goes on depending on every individual.

This continuous thinking on such matters inside one's head also known as inner chattering makes one feel less about oneself and leads to negative emotion. The heavy burdens that comprises of the past memories and worries about future that haunt us effecting the present.

Settling such issues usually gives some form of comfort, this could be in the form of apologies or other actions to rectify the damage done in the past. However when the past is concerned it should be realized that what is done cannot be undone. Hence by repeatedly thinking about it and reliving those memories, you not only go through the pain again but also allow the past to effect the present moment . Make peace with your past, for what is done is done and live the present moment leaving the baggage containing the burdens of the past aside.

As far as the future is concerned, worrying about it and thinking it will not turn out the way you would like it to, is again a waste of time. The future being something you cannot predict is not worth worrying about, since if you start thinking the alternatives are endless. This is a major concern specially for students including myself who fear it might not turn out well. The best that can be done however is to live the present moment well with a calm outlook towards life and this will eventually help make the right decisions for a better future.

The best would be to settle unfinished business to a possible level while moving on with life, leaving the heavy burdens of the past and worries about the future aside. This paves the way to live the present moment with an attitude of calmness which allows for your well being.

Focus calmly at the present moment and the present moment only.

- May all beings be well and happy.