/ Perspecti've [s/b]een / Retrospecti've [s/b]een /

In the hallowed halls of the Memory, where ideas seamlessly flowed, lived two cognitive constructs: Perspective and Retrospection. As the children of Thought, they impacted the Mind's understanding of time and space. Yet, the siblings were not in accord. Their words frequently tangling in the air like a complex web of ideas, sparking fiery debates and engaging conversations.

One day, Perspective, brash and confident, stared down at the world through its lens of presence, putting forth its theorem: "Life is best understood from the here and now. We can shape things from whichever angle we want, as it unravels."

Retrospection, taking a step back in time, softly countered, "What we learn from combat with past experiences gives us wisdom for the future. The past has its charm in lessons crafted by time."

And so, a heated debate commenced, lacing the air in the halls of Memory with charged particles of theories and counterarguments.

Perspective leapt forward, "Look at the vibrant world outside, full of opportunities waiting to be seized upon! It encourages adaptation, alters views, and preps one for the unexpected. The present, unlike the past, is malleable."

Retrospection, weaving stories from the yesteryears answered, "Past happenings illuminate our path. 'To re-examine,' they whisper, 'is to grow.' Pain, joy, loss - every feeling etched in the fabric of the past shapes us."

The opponents regarded each other intensely, their presence resonating within the confines of the Memory. Creating a symphony of discord and symbiosis.
Remembering the lessons learnt gives birth to wisdom, no doubt, but risks chaining one to the shadows of history. Does it not obscure what is immediate and apparent? Thought observes each claim and considers.

A ‘now-focused’ perspective can be alluring. It bids us to see today’s mirror-image, comprehend, and act. But can it account for the elusive future born from the womb of the ticking time? Again, Thought weighs and measures.

Suddenly, a revelation storm arrived, sweeping across the Memory, shaking the foundation of their debate. A thundering voice echoed, "A successful journey across the mind’s terrain requires both telescopes & time machines."

Perspective and Retrospection turned to face the newcomer: Insight, the child of harmony. Clad in the gown of wisdom, with a crown of crystal clarity, Insight stood as the ultimate truth bearer, mediating between the now and then.

"The present moment," Insight began, "is indeed a powerful artist, sculpting the raw clay of existence. Yes, viewing life with a keen eye for the current scenario allows one to adapt and evolve. However," Insight’s gaze softened as it turned towards Retrospection, "without revisiting the past, one lacks context. Recognize that a mistake forgotten is a lesson lost."
Every word resonated with palpable essence, sending ripples through the vast dimensions of Thought, stitching the rift between Perspective and Retrospection.

Thus began the era of Enlightenment, where Perspective and Retrospection worked in harmony, enriching the landscape of human understanding. Lessons from the past became the foundations of the present while the present became the foothold to leap into the future.
Each taught that time, neither past nor present, held superiority. Instead, embracing both, viewing through the lens of ‘now’ while remembering the lessons of ‘then’ sculpted the mind and its journey.

In the realm where abstractness was the medium of existence, Perspective and Retrospection engaged the Mind in a dialogue - no longer a turbulent debate but a harmonious symphony, amplifying each other's voices in the grand theatre of Thought. Through the alleyways of introspection, they came to understand the value of both immediate views and recollected wisdom, embodying the triumph of Insight.

Perspective. Retrospection. In union, they wove a narrative of understanding, creating a comprehensive image from the puzzle pieces of memories and experiences. The story of consciousness, crafted with varying perspectives and rich retrospection, echoed in the universe of the mind — an epitome of living fully in the moment while acknowledging the time that has passed.