I don't like to be reflecting too long or too hard over the past. I feel wary of allowing myself to feel hurt over matters that were already long gone. Just like you had described here, being stuck in the past would not be good.

This reflection is beautifully written. I thought about how hard is it to let go when I have children grown up as adult. I wonder how do I fill up the gap as my children leave me to their marital bliss.

Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece, Kris. Merry Christmas to you.