Let Go of the Past and Embrace Who, What, and Where You Are Now

Letting go of the past and living in the moment is incredibly difficult for some people, and for many people, it is pure necessity in order to live an Intentional Life.

There are many things that cause stress, and looking to the future with optimism can be one of them because the past holds memories and meaningful experiences, and sometimes, it holds regrets. Unfortunately, that time is gone, and continuing to replay it in our minds only serves to keep us from living fully in the here and now.

Logically, you probably understand this, but letting go of the past and embracing the person you are now can still seem impossible. Here are a few tips from A Pilgrimage to Self Lifestyle Coaching Membership to help you begin the process. 

 Look for Patterns

 While living in the past can be destructive, learning from it never is. It's okay to sit down and reflect upon past events as long as you have a purpose in doing so and you don't dwell there. Take a moment to think about your life to this point...search for patterns of behavior that have served you well and those that may have been problematic. Make a list so that you can refer to it later. You'll want to continue this review periodically as you work to eliminate toxic patterns and embrace the positive characteristics you possess.

 Forgive Yourself

 We all make mistakes. If you feel your past actions have led you to circumstances you're unhappy with, you may find yourself stuck in a loop of regret. Reliving the past, wishing things could be different, and beating yourself up are all actions that are counterproductive to your current happiness. Not to mention that abundance will be blocked by such behavior. Instead, work to forgive yourself and move on with fresh perspective. If you need help, we offer an online course: Developing a Forgiveness Practice: https://www.ahousewithfourrooms.com/offers/jAdLR8ph

 Make a Plan

 At this point, you're ready to make a plan for how to live each present day. You can even begin to dream for the future. Please take note that I used the word "dream." It's productive to think about what you want for your life going forward. You should try to avoid needless worry about what's to come, though. Instead, take the information you've gained thus far to plan out the ways in which you'd like to live each day. Review your goals, purpose, and desires., then use that information to create a life strategy. This doesn't have to be something that's set in stone; it should be a living document that evolves and grows as you do.

 Letting go of the past, living in the present, and hoping for the future are all possible. It simply takes a bit of self-reflection, prioritizing, and planning to do so. You have the ability within you to live an abundant life of happiness and joy...it's your responsibility to create the life of your dreams and embrace who, what, and where you are in each moment.

Until next time...

Cheers!

Lisa