Simple Life Series
Simplifying....YOU
Moving past "The Past"
Let's begin......with the hard stuff -
By dealing with your past FIRST, you can clear your mind and move on to more positive things - like clearing out your clutter!
No matter what it is that keeps you living in the past - it's just that - the past. Whether it's a bad childhood memory or a personal regret, living it over and over again just keeps you from living in the present.
Think about what you regret most in your life. It could be something you've done or something you wish you had done. Then, think about what you could have done to change those regrets and Third, what you can do now to change those regrets into positive things.
For example, I wish that I had spent more time with my grandmother when she was in the nursing home. I was a new mom but I also only lived 15 miles from where she lived. I hated seeing her in her condition, hated to take the baby over there and just didn't take the time. I regret that I didn't put HER before ME. I could have gone more often then, but now she is gone and I cannot change it. What I CAN change is to visit my other grandmother more often and learn to give my time unselfishly.
A few tips to help you get started: Think big and small when coming up with your regrets. Some will be obvious such as mine, but others may not be at the forefront. Really think about how important each event on the list is TODAY. If you can't change it, learn from it. If you can - then be brave - and change it. If you need to put it away for a stronger day, then do so. Just move away from it.
More coming soon......
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