"For years I would always dismiss the upcoming high school years, the years that created a foundation for adulthood, with the thought of “I’ve got plenty of time ahead of me”. Now towards the end of my final year in high school I began to wonder where they all those years went. I found the quick pace of time most frightening, holding closely memories of the past, and consistently revisiting them as a means of escape from distressing situations. However, my lack of present moment presence further sent me in a spiral regarding the inevitable aging, I felt ungrateful. Through recognising that reminiscing is best approached to appreciate the journey and not dwelling on “what ifs”, but rather focusing on the now."

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