This quote from Maya Angelou stopped me in my tracks today:
“If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you must look forward, do so prayerfully. However, the wisest thing you can do is be present in the present…Gratefully.”
In a world that feels increasingly divided, where anger, fear, and a refusal to accept the will of others seem to dominate, I find myself asking, how did we get here?
And yet, Maya’s words offer a gentle but powerful reminder. We can’t change the past, but we can choose to release its grip through forgiveness. We can’t control the future, but we can move toward it with humility and hope. It's about seeking wisdom, not control.
Most of all, we can choose to anchor ourselves in the present moment, with gratitude. Gratitude doesn’t ignore the challenges; it gives us perspective and strength to face them.
Maybe the most radical act in today’s world is simply to live with grace… to forgive, to stay hopeful, and to be thankful, even amid uncertainty.
Comments(18)