It is easy to be negative about past mistakes and unhappiness. But
it is much more healing to look at ourselves and our past in the light
of experience, acceptance, and growth.
Our past is a series of
lessons that advance us to higher levels of living and loving. The
relationships we entered, stayed in, or ended taught us necessary
lessons.
Some of us have emerged from the most painful
circumstances with strong insights about who we are and what we want.
Our mistakes? Necessary. Our frustrations, failures, and sometimes
stumbling attempts at growth and progress? Necessary too. Each step of
the way, we learned. We went through exactly the experiences we need
to, to become who we are today. Each step of the way, we progressed. Is
our past a mistake? No. The only mistake we can make is mistaking that
for the truth.
Today, God, help me let go of negative thoughts I
may be harboring about my past circumstances or relationships. I can
accept, with gratitude, all that has brought me to today...
.
it is much more healing to look at ourselves and our past in the light
of experience, acceptance, and growth.
Our past is a series of
lessons that advance us to higher levels of living and loving. The
relationships we entered, stayed in, or ended taught us necessary
lessons.
Some of us have emerged from the most painful
circumstances with strong insights about who we are and what we want.
Our mistakes? Necessary. Our frustrations, failures, and sometimes
stumbling attempts at growth and progress? Necessary too. Each step of
the way, we learned. We went through exactly the experiences we need
to, to become who we are today. Each step of the way, we progressed. Is
our past a mistake? No. The only mistake we can make is mistaking that
for the truth.
Today, God, help me let go of negative thoughts I
may be harboring about my past circumstances or relationships. I can
accept, with gratitude, all that has brought me to today...
.
