"الماضي دائمًا متوتر المستقبل مثالي"
— Zadie Smith
Simplified Meaning:
When we think about our past, it often feels stressful or full of worries because we remember struggles and mistakes. However, when we look to the future, it seems full of possibilities and we imagine it will be much better than the present. For example, think about a student who has had a tough school year with bad grades and fights with friends. When they look back, all they can think about is the hard times they went through. But when they look forward to the next school year, they imagine studying harder, getting better grades, and making new friends. This idea encourages us to focus less on our past worries and more on the positive potential of our future. Living with this mindset can help us stay hopeful and motivated, knowing that the future holds the opportunity to be great if we work towards it.
