“The Past is NOT a Reason to NOT Create What You Desire NOW!!!”
The ‘Past’ is a very interesting place as it is filled with an abundance of memories both pleasant and unpleasant, internal records of possible pain and/or reward, and possible tragic experiences that have been buried below the surface.
This Post is not about discounting any experience you may have had, as everyone deserves to “have what they have”. Rather this post is about the possibility of using the past as an experience, which has an abundance of learning opportunities, ‘crucible moments’, ‘teachable moments’ so that you can use these insights to navigate through the present moments with courage. As author and speaker Dr. Wayne Dyer would say, “With everything that has happened to you, you can either feel sorry for yourself or treat what has happened as a gift. Everything is either an opportunity to grow or an obstacle to keep you from growing. You get to choose!” and “If you don't make peace with your past, it will keep showing up in your present.”
I took Dr, Dyer’s messages to heart. I have learned that the devastating moments of my past, if I had allowed them to dominate every present moment, I would never have become the strong, open hearted, beautiful, authentic woman that I am today.
Easier said than done, right? It can be. However, the opportunity to live a life free from the trappings of the ‘Past’ is powerful. Focusing on the present with every fiber of your being to have your life be the best possible life, you can create optimum and amazing opportunities for your future. Ultimately manifesting your deepest desires.
The ‘Past’ is just that, the ‘Past’. It is the trail/baggage that is behind you not in front of you, nor is it in this moment of time. The “Past’ can be viewed as an abundance of gifts that when learned from can be empowering to every choice you make, every word you speak, every thought you think, and every relationship you have. When the ‘Past’ is viewed in this way you then hold onto your power rather than giving it up to your past or others around you.
The things I focus on to keep myself present in the moment:
I do not take myself seriously!
If I take myself seriously then it opens the door for all the past hurts to come into the present
I do not take things personally.
As I learned firsthand when I take things personally, I then become a victim to all that is whirling around in my head about the situation
I stay unattached to outcomes
When I am unattached, I am free
I can always access my crucible moments and use them as learning opportunities to serve me in the moment!
For me this is powerful as it allows me to engage my “Beginner’s Mind” and “Chop my own wood and carry my own water”
I stay focused in the present in gratitude for all that was, all that is and all that forever will be.
Gratitude is a very special experience as it keeps me present
I have created ‘Mental Models’ about who I am now, and all that life has to offer.
I make sure my thinking isn’t stinking up the present
I stay in the moment and am mindful
Above all and most prevalent is not to give my power away or give reason to the past not to make something happen in my life NOW…. In other words.
“The Past is NOT a Reason to NOT Create What You Desire NOW!!!”
Starting on page 165 of my book "It was ME all Along, the Path to FREEDOM" I share a letter that was written many years ago by an anonymous writer. To this day we do not know who wrote the letter, however after reading it the first time I knew there was a powerful message within its words…
An excerpt from The Letter…. “Stop dwelling on your past. Accept it as an experience and move on. To the degree you dwell on your past with guilt, remorse, or self-pity, to that same degree you cloud your present and restrict your future. Release your habit of worrying about your future. The future, generally speaking, is an unknown factor. All that you can accomplish by worrying about the future is to project doubt into the living potential of an experience. You need not create this kind of reality any longer. Free yourself from this. How? ……. Stop!
Let go of your need to cling to the past, to worry about the future, your mind will calm and clear. Then you will be able to focus, unattached, in the present. You are in the present, not in the past, not in the future, but here in the present, and, that whether you know it or like it, or not, is good.
Accept this and the manner with which you experience the present simplifies. You have then created that opening, that psychological breather, which will allow your future to unfold uncolored by your resistance.
Now, rather than using excessive emotional and mental energy in your attempt to force things to happen out of feelings of insecurity, you will make decisions as opportunities present themselves from a position of strength. Stabilize your…. self. Quiet your mind and emotions. Then the next step (aspect of your future) will unfold, and you will know what to do. It will be drawn to your inner sight. Relax with awareness, and you will become magnetic.” (The whole Letter is included in my book)
Be magnetic, be free, be grateful, live fully in the present and the future will take care of itself!
My books offer insight and courage to freeing yourself from your ‘Past’… They are available on Amazon in paperback, Audible and Kindle formats. "It was ME all Along, the Path to FREEDOM" and "The Dolphin Lady, the Story of a Unique Relationship”
