Yesterday:
Constant Reminding

According to my experiences, Yesterday often implies a mind caught up in the past on the fear side of things. But just like Tomorrow, which I remind you isn’t limited to a calendar day, it can also suggest a positive note being played.

Fortunately, in the wake of everything, I’m not so drowned-out or as inundated by Yesterday’s heavier events since successfully negating the positives in my mind. This means that I’m not so caught up in clinging to previous pleasantries anymore which is where the heavier seeds were sown. I have now lessened the bite for when the cycle of life makes its way back from a positive note to a negative grind in that world of Mind-bending Time.

Now for a Frustrating Habit

Regardless of the emotional charge I felt when looking back into my history, I would often fool myself into thinking that an event happened one way, when in fact, it really went down in another way. This practice of tinkering with my past by discreetly photoshopping and filtering objects eventually turned into a habit, one that caused all sorts of problems down the track as I believed in a different set of events.

Fuelled by a mix of ignorance and ego, I either dilute or amplify certain details, creating a “new” past that never truly happened. This leads to confusion down the road, since the revised story requires extra mental work to maintain. I do it often, but it really should be filed under “Tomorrow” as a “what if,” rather than labeled as genuine history.

I, the illusionist, craft this refinement into a memory slide… while persuading others of my revised truth.

Remember: The initial “memory slide” is the record, and any enhancement or shaping is a “refinement.” Refinements are fine—as long as I see them for what they are.

We’ve all done a bit of life-exaggeration to make Yesterday sparkle. Now I’m glad I can recognise my own habit of conjuring convenient versions of the past.

Was My ‘Yesterday’ Fact or Fiction?

The moment I manipulate a piece of the memory database—taking a copy, editing it, then passing it off as “original”—I’ve replaced reality with a refined projection. Running my life from these modifications demands extra defending and rationalizing, especially when others don’t share the same filters. Plus, I believe karma deals in facts, not fiction, so it’s in my best interest to keep my perception honest. Otherwise, I’ll need some robust justifications if my actions are based on illusions.