Most people don’t realize it, but they’re trying to move forward in life while staring straight into the rearview mirror. They replay old mistakes, cling to past identities, and measure today through the lens of who they used to be. But just like driving a car, if your eyes stay fixed on what’s behind you, a crash isn’t just possible—it’s guaranteed.

When we live from the past, we carry old wounds, old stories, and old limitations into every decision. We respond to opportunities with hesitation, relationships with fear, and challenges with the weight of everything we haven’t healed. The road in front of us may be wide open, but we’re too busy looking backward to notice.

The present is where the power is. The future is where the possibility lives. But you can’t reach either if you’re gripping the wheel with your head turned behind you.

At some point, you have to decide: is your life going to be defined by what was, or what can be? The rearview mirror exists for a quick glance—a reminder, a lesson—but not a destination. Your calling, your purpose, and your next chapter all live ahead of you.

Lift your eyes. Look forward. That’s where your life is happening.

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