Sometimes we spend a chunk of our lives looking back on what was. We are stuck remembering and holding onto something that is no more. We reflect on old issues, remembering things that have happened and moments that have passed. Why do we do this; why is it so important to us that it, in a way, consumes us? What benefit is there from spending so much time reflecting and remembering?
Joanne Wellington
Stephen Robinson
#1 by Neutrino on April 17, 2012 - 17:42
To be a positive person, and hopefully a happier one, it is vital to let go of the past. Although, as I’m writing this, I know it is not something I am always capable of, but I would like to continue trying. Holding onto the past also holds you back, the memory or event keeps a tight hold on you, preventing any enjoyment or present engagement in life. It weighs heavily, eats at you, until you’re not the same person anymore, which you aren’t- that person is in the past, and we’re not allowing ourselves to move on, move forward, take on new challenges and experiences. The method of letting go is different for everyone, but I know I will have to try harder to find my method of letting go. Thank you for this article!