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The Weight Of The Past

Regret

Holding onto regret is like dragging the weight of the past

with us everywhere we go. It drains our energy, leaving less

available for life in the present because we are constantly

feeding an old issue. This attachment can cause illness

the same way watering a dead plant creates decay.

We know that something new and beautiful can grow in

its place if we only prepare the soil and plant the right seeds.

We also know that we create our lives from our thoughts,

so dwelling on the past may actually recreate a situation

in our lives where we are forced to make the choice again

and again. We can choose to move on right now by applying

what we have learned to the present and perhaps even sharing

with others, transforming the energy into something that is

constructive and creative for ourselves and others.

Forgiveness is the soothing balm that can heal regret.

In meditation, we can imagine discussing the issue

with the self of our past and offering our forgiveness

for the choice. In return, we can ask for our selves’

forgiveness for keeping them locked in that space

of judgment for so long. We may also want to ask

forgiveness from anyone else who may have been

affected and perhaps offer our forgiveness.

By replaying the event in our minds, we can choose

a new ending using all that we now know. Imagine

that you have actually gone back into the past and

made this change, and then say goodbye to it.

Release your former self with a hug and bring the

forgiveness and love back with you to the present.

Since we are usually our harshest critics, it is amazing

how powerfully healing it can be to offer ourselves love.

Keeping our minds and our energy fully in the present

allows us to fuel our physical and emotional healing

and well-being today. This action frees our energy to

create the dreams we dream for the future.

By taking responsibility and action in the present,

we can release our hold on the past.

DailyOm

Love & Light,
♥Angel Love♥