Make peace with your past

1. Make peace with your past, 
    So it doesn't disturb your present.

   

     Sounds pretty reasonable. As with most things that are worth doing, making peace with your past can sometimes be a difficult task. Maybe humans are hoarders at their core. We love to hang onto things whether it be material items, righteous beliefs, lost loves or hurt feelings. You name it, some things are just impossible to let go.

     If something is disturbing my present ( peace of mind) I know it is time to evaluate its source.  When I am hurt or angry, I'm usually focusing on the past. Fear is a projection into the future of the dreaded "What if" but that is a discussion for another day. What happened in the past is gone, meaning you can't change the event. You can, however, change your thoughts about what occurred and in the process clear out room in your head so you can be in the present.  Again, changing your thoughts requires work and may take more than one attempt but it is worth the effort.

     An example might be a regret you have over something done or something left undone. If you find yourself obsessing about what might have been, you are missing the here and now. For the most part, everyone is doing the best they can with the information and circumstances they have at the time. Think about it, you did too! It's time to let go of past events that can still create negative waves in your life. Move on. Learn from the past and love the present!