Escaping Reality: 5 Signs You're Romanticising The Past Rather Than Embracing The Present
We live in the past. think of the memories, and find ways to escape reality. This way, we stop thinking of what we can do right now. Romanticising the past is a continued waste of time, because a better and bright present and future is waiting for all of us.?
So let's take a look at 5 signs that you can look out for in yourself to become more aware:
1. Living In the Past
Worrying and feeling paranoid about how the present is not shaping like your 'good' past is a subtle sign that you're romanticising your past.?
2. The positive side?
When things don't turn out how we want them to be, we try to forget them and force ourselves to think of the good memories. We can't stop ourselves from thinking about pizza by saying I don't want to think about pizza.?
3. You can't let go of the past
Finding yourself dwelling on the past and thinking of how it was good and how it turned into a nightmare at some point is another sign of romanticising your past. Remember how nothing is permanent and how the future can turn out what you never expected is a mindset to have in these moments of awareness.
4. Hoping for better?
Comparing the present relationship with past relationships is another subtle sign that you're living in the past. It is okay to compare as long as that comparison doesn't affect the current relationship and the other person involved. Having unrealistic expectations leads to feeling more disappointed about the present.?
5. Not interested in the present?
It is important to remember that no matter how hard we try to control others, we can't. When we realise that we can't control the outside world, we stop caring for ourselves and others.?In the end, be aware that life and the future are impermanent.
