This is the quote I used for my quote project earlier this month for Creative Writing class. This quote is something that is extremely important to me, and something that I try to live by in my day-to-day life. I feel like this quote defines me in many ways; therefore, I also believe that it is a great quote to represent the general theme and feel for my blog. When I look at this quote I can dissect it into 3 parts; yesterday, tomorrow, and today. All 3 of these timings can mean a lot to an individual; however, one time stands out to me the most. This time is today.
Yesterday to me represents the past. this could include all your bad times and regrets, but also the good times and all your precious memories. Even the ones you hold the closest to your heart. Maybe these are memories that have been engraved in your brain since childhood. Maybe these are some of the memories you wish you could forget forever but are unable to do so. This quote is not telling you to forget about the past, but to let it go and to not allow your self to stay in the past forever. I strongly believe living in the past can be detrimental to both your present and future self. You should allow your past to help you grow as a person and teach you amazing and valuable lesson. However, you should never allow it to take over you and trap you, never letting you fully immerse yourself in the present.
Tomorrow represents the future. The future to you could be your goals, dreams, and success. The future to you could be how you see yourself as a 25-year-old, possibly living as you had planned ever since you were just a teenager. To me the future is something unknown and unpredictable. It is something that presents me with new opportunities and joys. No matter how much you plan and prepare you will never be able to know what the future truly holds. When I look at this quote I am able to relate to it because I also believe that tomorrow is never promised. You are not and can not be 100% sure about tomorrow. The future should not be something you fear; even though, as humans we are generally scared of the unknown. The future is something we spend a lot of time worrying about. It’s something that takes us away from the present and into a zone where we worry about something we can’t control. it doeskin make any sense. It should be looked at as a good thing, you should look at the future as a chance to learn and grow, it should be an opportunity not as misfortune.
Today represents the present. Today is after yesterday, but before tomorrow. We sometimes forget about the present (today) when we are stuck in the past (yesterday) or worried about the future (tomorrow). Although, the past and future are important in their own ways, I believe the present is the most important. We should all try our best to live in the present. We should take a moment and step back to fully absorb everything that is going on. We all need to look around us and understand how lucky we are. How lucky we are to be going to such a great school surrounded by amazing friends and teachers. I even believe that we should try to leave our comfort zone and try new things and take risks in the present without worrying about the present or the future. We need to stop fighting the present and ignoring the opportunities it presents us with because of our concern and obsession with the past and future.
I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to be 70 years old looking back at my life and feeling regret and dissatisfaction realizing I spent all my years worrying about the past and future. I want to be 70 years old and feel content and happy with my life, I want to be proud that I enjoyed the present. I want to be able to feel the joy I did when I lived in the moment. In the moments when I was carefree and content living my best life.
Dear Abdullah,
This piece is a great way for someone to read and figure out something about you. It gave me an insight to who you were, are, and who you would like to become in the future. The realization that you don’t want to grow old and regret so many things that you know it’s too late to change or improve and that is a little bittersweet in a way. We must live life the way we want to in way we won’t regret in the future.
I would suggest to bring in a few personal stories from your life in order to connect the reader a bit more to who you are. With the point of “We sometimes forget about the present (today) when we are stuck in the past (yesterday) or worried about the future (tomorrow). ” I feel that you do not need the words in parenthesis because the reader will most likely know what the past, present,and future will entail.
One more note, please include your first name in your blog title to make is easier to find it.
– Emily
Dear Abdullah,
I loved how you chose to write an inspirational post, as opposed to a poem and a story, which everyone else including me, wrote on for their February free choice. This post tell’s me a lot about your personality. I may be wrong, but I feel like you are the kind of person who can light up fire in a dying human and give them a whole new reason to live for. I also loved how you explored the thought of living in the present and letting go of the past because that is something I personally struggle with. Your writing gives out a lot of hope, will and motivation to a person like me, which I think, was obviously your main motive behind writing this post. So cheers to that!
To improve, I would suggest you to be a little more open and interactive with your writing. I mean, there is no harm in making it more fun and amusing for the readers, right? I kind of felt like your blog post was an amazing inspirational essay(formal) instead of a real blog(informal). So that was something that kind of put me off. Other then that, you’re a great writer, and I can’t wait to read your upcoming posts!
Sincerely,
Nimrit
Dear Abdullah,
I really enjoyed reading this post as it enabled me to learn a lot more about you.This piece also tells me a lot about your perspectives and beliefs in the present, as well as what you want life to be like at 70 years old, and what you wish life will be like with no regrets.This was a very amusing and motivating piece.
This was a very well written piece, which could use a little more personal connections, or examples, which will intrigue readers more, and want them to learn more about you.
Overall great work, I really enjoyed reading this piece as it was funny, and motivating at the same time.Can’t wait to read more of your pieces in the future.
Sincerely,
Zulkifl
Dear Abdullah,
This was a great analysis of the quote, and it really touched me. I think your way of thinking is one that many people need to adopt, and the way you worded it was brilliant.
On area where I believe you could improve is with your grammar. Reading over your post before publishing it could help you avoid many of these mistakes. In the sentence, “You should allow your past to help you grow as a person and teach you amazing and valuable lesson,” you were missing the word an in front of amazing and I feel like it took away from your piece.
This post was truly powerful and gave me a lot of insight on your way of thinking. I look forward to reading your future posts.
Kindest Regards, Jatinpal
Dear Abdullah,
I thought this piece was very intriguing and powerful, and I definitely agree with your point to live in the moment instead of worrying about the future or past. You can’t enjoy the present if you’re too busy worrying, great point.
The only piece of recommendation I have for you is to just proof read your work before you submit it. I found some parts of this piece to be a little hard to read, but besides that, good job, overall a very strong story in my opinion.