Appreciating Our Past

Random Thoughts

March 2010

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 advances 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, (well that’s what I have learnt); I went through exactly the experience that I need to, to become who I am today.

Today I have been able to let go of negative thoughts I may be harbouring about my past circumstances or relationships.

I can accept, with gratitude, all that has brought me to today.