"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." -Ralph Waldo Emerson
Too often we dwell on the past. Mistakes we have made, people we have hurt, lies we have told. Sometimes we become consumed with guilt from past actions that it prevents us from healing and moving forward. We are not our biggest mistakes, just as we are not our greatest successes either; we are simply human. In some moments we are not the person our parents and grandparents want us to be, but that is the past. Let it go.
Letting go of guilt, negativity, and regret makes us strong and resilient in times of adversity. Forgiving yourself is the first step to moving on and healing. Be kind and treat yourself with acceptance, understanding, and love; do not judge. There is someone out there who is feeling just as you are in this exact moment.
Be forgiving of what lies behind you; the past is gone. Be vulnerable and welcome what lies in front of you; you have a fresh start with each moment. Be grateful for what lies within you, for you are a unique, extraordinary individual and there is no one else quite like you in this world. Namaste.
Eloquently stated post Emily... We ALL need this message!
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