When I reached 25 and the societal pressures of adulthood came into being, I used to wish that I could rewind the clock and go back to my teens or early 20s. However, over time and through multiple life experiences, I matured and grew. Now as I am entering my 30s, I am not looking back with wistfulness anymore. Rather I look forward to new adventures and experiences in the upcoming years.

As per Morrie Schwartz, age is not just decay but also growth. If you wish to go back to your younger self, it reflects an unsatisfied and unfulfilled life. On the contrary, if you have found purpose in life, you will want to move forward, see more, do more.

Time and age do not stop for anyone. Instead of battling growing old, let’s try to find what gives our life meaning and beauty in the present. So we can look at the path ahead with excitement instead of gazing at the days gone past with nostalgia.

Because why would you want to go back to a less enlightened version of yourself?