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 needed 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.
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Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~Dr. Seuss
Thanks for the post, and need a reminder of this onc in a while. Just got a phone yesterday, that could mean that another door may close toward healing and this to mean not only closer ,but family members may be able to move on and get past this. As well as my mother maybe able to rest in peace, it's been almost 4 years since her accident and well it's about do time, in the mean time I've been praying for peace and growth toward the future for everyone invovled. Also forgiveness for each and everyone, sometimes when a loss like this can make things difficult or bring love ones closer together, in my case was a little on the different side. But my family and I still look out for each other no matter what the situation, and still at this point feel a little lost with out that closeness that we should as a family.
