Many Facebook users, over the past week or so, have clicked on the link to have Facebook create a recap video of pictures and moments that have been shared via social media. I was hesitant to have Facebook create my video, knowing that not all of the events I shared were of happy moments. I didn’t want to have a photo remind me of the pain as well as the joy. I didn’t want those moments to taint what could otherwise be a compilation of special memories that bring a smile.
Curiosity won out and I clicked to have my personal “look back” video made. One unwanted picture slipped through and marred what otherwise might’ve been a great video. I actually don’t remember any other part of the content. I allowed that one picture to define my “look back” and did not share the video so that others would not be reminded of that defining moment either.
On this Throwback Thursday, my challenge to you and to myself is this: Are you allowing a painful moment in the past to define your future? Or are you simply wanting to leave it in the past and not bring it with you into the future?