We continue to emotionally and intellectually evolve as we grow older. For some this means embracing the child within and for others it may bring them to a point where they learn how to let go of the pain from their past. The problem with being a self-aware beings is we have a lot of luggage to carry with us through our life if we don’t learn to let go and to forgive. That luggage or baggage only wears you down, it hurts only the one who is carrying it. To accept your life and all the things you have experienced during your lifetime is the first step in moving on. Yes you have been done wrong, been hurt and more than likely you have wronged or hurt others along the path of life as well. Take it as it is, accept both what you have done and that which has been done to you, learn to let it go for what is the past is no longer a concern.
Being bitter, mistrusting and full of anger, fear and pain is no way for anyone to live. Being in such a negative way only blocks your ability to be love, be happy and to live your life with integrity. Forgive those whom have done you wrong and yourself for the wrongs you’ve done as well. Remember only the lessons, not the hate, pain or remorse they bring. Today is a new day, each day is yet another chance to live life to the fullest. Choose to live in the here and now, not in the shadow of yesterday.
“It is just as important to forgive yourself as it is to forgive others.”
Raymond Barbier