Leave Your Past Behind

Many of us carry baggage from previous experiences and relationships. We can’t do anything about yesterday, we can’t change what’s already been done. But, we can learn from our past experiences, and use them to better ourselves. It is our purpose in life to evolve and improve and eventually become the people we were always meant to be.

Guilt is an insidious parasite what will rob you of your self esteem and pride.

Don’t allow your previous transgressions to haunt you forever. There is no point in beating yourself up over and over about who you once were, what you may have done in the past. Just think of all the energy you spend filling your mind with negative thoughts, and defeating attitudes. Break the chains of self loathing and focus on who you want to be, and make a list on how to get there.

You were never destined to be the same forever.

Do you still look like you did at 8 years old? Of course you don’t. Just as time ages our bodies, time also improves our intellect, and gives us opportunities to grow mentally, and spiritually. Thanks to Facebook I have come across old friends, and I am told I resemble nothing like I used to. And that’s a good thing! I’m certainly not the same person, and am very happy with who I’ve become.

Friends will come and go, and that’s okay.

There are some people who will be our friends our entire life. Others will just be with us for what will seem like fleeting moments. If there are those people who are not in your daily life like they once were, don’t get upset, it was meant to be. Sometimes they fill a place in our lives to teach us something about ourselves in our journey. Others will come to replace them and take us further along. Surround yourself with those whom you would like to be like. Get rid of those people who keep you from your goals. Positive people who think like you will help you achieve more, and help you be much happier.

Our past doesn’t define us as much as our present does. It is what we do with the time we have today that will distinguish what is possible tomorrow. We can correct our past mistakes, and we can create the vision of what we want. Take advantage of today, because it is all you really know for certain. Today, right now. Sometimes we come to love and appreciate this moment because of our past, but it’s what we do with that wisdom that can make all our dreams come true.

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About the Author: Elliot Zovighian is a writer, speaker, and Certified Development Strategist from Toronto, Canada. Owner of EZLifestyles specializing in Personal and Executive Development Training

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  1. Andy says:

    Yes, we can not let our past experience haunt us today, what is past, let go of it. Today a new chapter. Thank you for your thoughtful posts Elliot
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  2. Deeone Higgs says:

    Absolutely Elliot!

    This is something that I’ve come to grasp as well in this life journey. There is nothing in the past, but lessons we can use to get us further in the present and future to where we desire to be. For many people, it’s easier to stay in the past, because it’s familiar and comfortable. However, for them that seek better than the past provided them, they know that in order to grow, the past must be let go. Thanks for this great reminder this morning buddy! :)
    Deeone Higgs recently posted..Why Do I Need to Have Patience? I Want it All, and I Want It Now!

  3. admin says:

    Good morning Deeone,

    You’re absolutely right! There is nothing in the past except for lessons for us to learn from for the future. Most people fear the unknown, and fear even trying to change their lives for the better. Fear is a paralyzing emotion, that stifles growth, and our personal evolution. Once we rid ourselves of the things that we fear, and embrace the potential of the future, anything is possible. Thanks for your thoughts!

  4. Jana says:

    Wonderful! …the only sin is the belief that anything like the sin does even exist :) Thanks

  5. admin says:

    I couldn’t agree more Jana. Then again. The very thought of what sin is, is relative to the individual.

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