Moderation
Past : It's okay to remember certain moments from the past and it's even important to do so, to improve your past mistakes. But don't hold onto it, let it go. Life's like water, always running, so don't try to stop it from flowing.
Future : It is a good thing to look forward to new experiences and have goals you want to accomplish. But look at those things as a motivation rather than a worry.Without them life may seem boring and not worthy, to some.
Thinking about past and future is not harmful, if you do it in moderation and for a positive reason.
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