Then.....Now

Then...

It was the best thing to do

This was the only way one could think of

We were in a comfortable position

There was only pain going forward

We were happy with the things were

Everything seemed obvious

Looking beyond was out of question

Now…

It's no longer the best thing to do

There exist a lot many ways of doing things

We are no longer in a comfortable position

There is pain but there are also gains

We are no longer happy with the way things are

Nothing seems obvious

Learning to look beyond is the only way forward

Then is an excuse that blocks learning and growth. Then is a situation you want to believe will continue. It dwells in the world you think exists with chance of you living in self-denial. It lies a notch below now. 

Now on the other hand is the threshold of realization, an awakening to the reality that exists and the potential that lies ahead. It's a call to action and execution once the realization has dawned. It is final step in crossing the Rubicon. 

Once you crossed over, it is the point of no return. The only thing that matters is going forward. Learning to look beyond the obvious and enduring the pain before you start making gains. Start living in the now.