To My Wise Self: Choosing Battles and Marching On...

Dear Wise Fool (2025), As I sit here, reflecting on the tangled web of memories that has shaped who I am, I feel the weight of the past pressing heavily on my chest. The tremors of these memories often catch me off guard, sending ripples of uneasiness through my mind and heart. Some days, it feels as if I am shackled by experiences I wish I could simply burn away. Yet, through this chaos, a flicker of hope ignites within me—a desire to dream anew and forge a path toward a brighter dawn. Memories, both sweet and bitter, are the ghosts that linger in the corners of my mind. They whisper tales of joy and sorrow, moments that once brought laughter, and others that left me in tears. I find myself caught in a cycle of reliving these magical moments, often with a bittersweet longing. My heart trembles as I recall the laughter shared with loved ones, the warmth of their presence, and the comfort of knowing I was not alone. But then come the time shadows, the memories that make me mad, the ones...