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Letting go of the past??
By babyhar
@babyhar (1335)
Canada
March 20, 2007 2:48am CST
Do you find it difficult to let go of the past? Do you think sometimes that you have to let go of the past so that you can move on in life? Do you believe that sometimes if you hold on to the past.. That it can control your current choices or decisions you are wanting to make in life as of right now?
I honestly do believe that letting go of one's past has got to be one of the hardest things any single person within this world has to do. I believe that our past in general though teaches, informs, & as well guides us throughout life. I believe if you learn from the past that it can sometimes help you to appreciate your future.. I think sometimes you can never escape your past though.. But I believe that if a person learns from there past.. They will be less likely to repeat the same mistakes all over again.
Do you believe sometimes that once you feel you have let go of the past.. That it can sometimes come back to haunt you as well? Do you believe if someone had hurt you in the past.. And by you holding on to what they have done.. Can sometimes be allowing them to control your life along with your feelings?
I'd love for you all to share your feelings, along with opinions & experiences about this subject.
Thanks for sharing with me! xx
“For everything you have missed, you have gained something else, and for everything you gain, you lose something else.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
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@tad1fan (3367)
• Canada
29 Mar 07
by you holding on to what they have done.. Can sometimes be allowing them to control your life along with your feelings?
This statement is so VERY,VERY true.....for me anyways.....I lived for 6 years in a very abusive relationship and when I finally got out of it and away from him,it took another 3 years before I would let anyone back in my life.I thank God every day for the man he chose for me,who is my best friends brother because I looked at him and treated him the same way I did my x but he stuck by me until I was able to get past it.....yes,you do learn from your past but it can haunt you too
@lordwarwizard (35747)
• Singapore
20 Mar 07
I guess I am in a more fortunate situation. I don't have any unfortunate past I need to let go off. If anything, perhaps I just need to stop dreaming! ;P
@tinacaps (66)
• Philippines
20 Mar 07
My brother and I are ten years apart. So we had different opinions about everything in general. And sadly, we lived worlds apart too. We always clashed and there was this one time that he really got in trouble and put me on the spot. I never really forgave him for that because I was really hurt and I felt cheated. Now, I never trust him and always doubt his actions. I know his my brother and blood is thicker than water but what he did was unforgivable, to me that is. Unfortunately, because of this I have learned to deal witht he pain all by myself and if I can't take it anymore, I simply explode. That experience has taught never to trust him, ever. I rely on my friends more then I do my own brother. Though, he is already making changes in his life, to me they are just trivial things. And the worst part is, my mom always take his side. Now that makes my blood boil. But, I know this is a test, a test for me to learn to forgive and forget. It will take time, a lot maybe, and packs of patience. But, that experience has taught me some good things too, like learning to be calm despite the storm and building faith.
