Tuesday, 30 June 2009

Appreciating Our Past *copy*

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.

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