TRAVEL TO THE FUTURE: THE FUTURE STARTS NOW
The thought of travelling to a future as much as it is quite exciting and tempting, can also be quite uncomfortable when we tend to find out, a bad future awaits us, filled with negativity, failure and indifference. This idea forces us to confront an essential question, “how will we be remembered in time coming?”. imagining such scenarios in my head about the future causes me to reflect on the present now.”Is my life and actions right now worthy of commendation?”
If such a future were to truly exist, my first reaction would be to change it. I would do whatever it takes to create a positive legacy instead. Such a future would awaken the beast in me, the one capable of more good, the one filled with a lot of potential and value. It would awaken the strong need in me to create a positive impact in the society at large.
I would start with small consistent acts, like acts of kindness, compassion, standing up for what is right, helping the oppressed, choosing good morals over anything else, living a life of integrity, prioritizing long term gratification over short term comfort and many more. It would basically be about transformation of character. Although I know I have a lot to still learn, that would be a good way to start.
However, if there is a possibility that the future is fixed and cannot be changed, I’m afraid I don't know what I would do or how I would come to accept such reality. It would truly be emotionally shattering. Regrets would become my best friend and accepting such a future would be an almost impossible task.
But the truth remains, in this kind of situation, the essence isn't to wallow in self regrets, harm or destructive tendencies. but rather to develop awareness, a sense of intentionality on how we live our life now. It serves as a powerful reminder of the kind of legacy we are currently building and leaving behind in history. It is a challenge to do better, take up responsibilities, and live consciously. Whether the future can be changed or not, the knowledge of it can help us retrace our steps in the present.