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Would you like to be able to return to moments in your past?
Every day and every journey we take through each stage of our lives is interesting. These experiences bring immense personal enrichment, though sometimes no one talks about them. These experiences can be seen as good or bad, because for me, there are no bad experiences, only how we perceive them and allow them to become ingrained in our DNA—whether as a burden or as lessons that uplift our spirits.
I've shared this question in meetings where it comes up as a topic of conversation. There are indeed moments I would like to return to in my past, some from when I was a child, and times when I was a young adult and financially independent.
During this period, I feel I didn't make the most of it, due to family attachments and the strong concept of family prevalent at that time. I would love to relive that time when I could have used my vacation time to learn about the subjects and vacation programs offered at the UCV, a university that offered all kinds of courses in Venezuela. They weren't expensive, but they were incredibly enriching, complementing my work as a teacher, and enriching my personal life as well.
I also wish I had explored Caracas, Venezuela, more. I did participate in some outings, but I could have done more and seen places I only see on travel shows these days.
But, since everything is a constant learning process, I see it as something that could have been, but wasn't. I look back on it without judgment, simply as something that didn't happen, and it had its purpose. Today, I enjoy the small moments when I can take trips, which aren't every day, but they are very fulfilling.
Some people say that time has passed, but it's nice to reflect on what could have been. Or perhaps wanting to go back there to make amends isn't a bad idea.
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