"I'm not scared," he insisted.
"Of course you are! That's why we're here. To help you see the truth,. Your fears won't disappear, but neither will they become any less powerful. If anything, they will grow stronger over time. If you don't face your fears, you will never experience the joys of living.
"You've lived your entire life looking backward, Allen. Instead of thinking about what happened yesterday, you need to start thinking about today. Start focusing on what lies ahead instead of dwelling on everything behind you. This is because everything that has happened in your past is irreversible. Tomorrow is yet to come, and nothing you do can change what happens next."
Allen woke up with a start, feeling disoriented and confused. He looked around, trying to figure out what had woken him.
