Our lives are a compilation of all our experiences, and we become who we are as we learn going through everything that happens. Sometimes it’s easy and there is sunshine and cake, but other times the clouds roll in and we get caught in a mire of difficulty, confusion and trouble. There is no predicting what will happen next and what’s in the past is tattooed on our history forever. There may be times when something painful from before returns and demands our attention. Lots of things can go wrong and remembering a bad experience can bring all the painful feelings back in an instant. Doubt, sorrow, grief, and despair may revisit us and remind us of what we thought we’d left behind. As we remember what happened and how we felt we may review again and again our actions and try to figure out what went wrong. There is no way to change the past and if we’ve been hurt, the ghosts of the memory may come again and again until we finally let them go. There is no way to move forward and hold onto the past at the same time. When we’re ready we can look at everything clearly, accept that our lives have changed, set the heartache down, and walk away. Letting go doesn’t mean we have to forget what we’ve learned. We can carry the lessons forward with us to help us navigate the future and deepen our understanding of life. We deserve complete happiness and allowing ourselves to leave pain behind and move forward will bring it.
Every problem has a solution but there may be times when the only way to end a problem is to change course. We can leave a bad relationship that brings us pain and suffering, a job that is unfulfilling or demeaning, or a connection with someone that is destructive. Once we identify what the problem is we can begin to find the answers we need to address it. If the answer requires a big change in our lives it will take determination and courage to bring it about. It doesn’t matter how hard it is to resolve any issue. We have all the courage and strength we need to do whatever is necessary to correct our course and find happiness.
Everything we experience becomes part of who we are and goes forward with us forever. How we manage the memories is up to us. There is no need to go back and dissect every action, every word, or every outcome. We are not perfect and when we look back there will be things we wish we could change. But the past is behind us and cannot be altered. There is no need to carry every disappointment forward. We can learn everything possible from the experience and continue on with confidence.
Today if there are ghosts from the past reminding you of things that went wrong, be confident and let them go. What’s behind you is gone and will not return. Take everything you’ve learned going forward and continue toward your dreams. You are incredible and wise, and nothing will stop you from succeeding. Everything is possible and you will reach every goal you desire. Nothing can keep you from success.
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