The Wake

It’s so easy to look back at the wake and wonder if things could have been different.  The wake embeds our memories, our experiences, and our stories.  Sometimes we choose to live in the wake… remembering the past and imagining alternative outcomes.  We hold onto our stories as if they are truth and thus, define who we are.  In our minds, we can relive these stories over and over again.  Unfortunately, this act of false-inquiry will likely lead down a road of sadness, anger, and regret.  This is not a good place to be.  We cannot move forward living in the wake.  Sometimes this is a place of comfort.  Sometimes this is a place of hope.  However, reimagining the past does not change the present.  This is a tough life lesson to learn.  Catch yourself in the wake.  Let it go.  Forgive yourself.  Be thankful for the experience.  Reflect on what was learned.  Take inspired imperfect action.  Move forward.  Then REPEAT.  #DDA