Every message on my phone will be gone 30 days from now.
This isn’t a flaw, it’s a setting on the iPhone.
This isn’t a catastrophe, it’s an intentional choice.
It started as a decision to save storage space on my phone, yet it led to much more.
Through this experiment, I learned that more often than not, I didn’t recall what I had spoken about 30 days prior. This applies to conversations I had, plans in the works, and worries that were being shared.
Think about that for a moment. What’s something you worried about thirty days ago? Can you remember anything? If so, is it still relevant today?
When we understand most of our fears are not long-lasting, they have less power over our minds. We can think back to past fears and remember they didn’t last, and chances are this one will be the same.
Our minds often race to the future or cling to the past, yet so many of our concerns quickly fall to the wayside. All along, we miss out on the present moment, which is the only one we can truly experience. Everything else is a memory or a prediction.
I don’t miss my old messages. In fact, I never give them much thought. Messages, like everything else in life, are ephemeral on a long enough timeline. Getting rid of my messages saves me storage space and peace of mind.
If thinking of thirty-day-old worries doesn’t resonate, go with 5 days, 17 days, or 26 days. The number is irrelevant; it’s the message behind the lesson which is meaningful.
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