old and new

why is it so difficult to move on?

apparently, we all like things that are new. new things are such a marvel to us.

but why do we often choose to live in the past tense? we nurse old wounds again and again. we refuse to let it heal so we can finally let go of the hurt and move onwards. we can't seem to loosen our grip on our hang ups and insecurities. and as defense mechanism, we act as if we feel finer than fine. we like things new but we choose to see the old things that are reminiscent of ancient pains. we are making ourselves older ahead of time, by choice.