Reconciling with the Past

As I say many times, anxiety is most experienced when our thoughts live too much in the past or the future. Today, let’s focus on the past, as it has the element we most hate in the human condition: unable to change it. Yes, you may grieve past mistakes or things people have done to you to take away your opportunities, etc. However, there is healing for you in a way that you CAN change. A change within yourself.

Begin with finding a quiet space. Invite peace into that space with you. Think of the offense/ the pain and pray/say out loud: “I acknowledge that this hurts, and I feel despair because of this situation. I accept that I cannot control everything and pain is often a part of life. I choose to let go of this hurt. I also acknowledge I have been hurt by (this person) and I accept this person has a right to choose their own future. I choose to release them from any obligation to me.”

Congratulations on letting go. You may need to repeat this so that it sinks in more deeply over time.

(*Taken from Naiomi Trenor from Soultime app)