Happy Monday loves! This weekend for the first time in a long time, I had to do something I’ve dreaded since the first day of summer. I had to wear a jacket. I spent the weekend in Pennsylvania on a family trip and it was not only rainy but cold. I’m sad to see summer go but entering a new season is refreshing – literally and figuratively. So this week for me is all about letting go of the past.
New seasons and new chapters often mean change. And with these changes comes a responsibility to embrace them and not focus on seasons passed. I’ve struggled constantly with relishing in the happiness and good times of the past, but also re-living the pains and hurts as well. This is a bad practice to maintain.
You can’t move ahead in life if you’re constantly looking behind you.
When I think about this concept, I think about my younger brother. He runs track, and very well. So well that he secured a full college scholarship because of his talent. One thing I’ve always noticed about the way he runs his races is that he has this laser focus. He wins races because the only thing he can see is the finish line. He’s not looking to the left or to the right at his competition. And he’s certainly not looking behind him.
This is the same approach we should take in life. Stay focused on what’s ahead – the beautiful memories you’re planning to create, the life you want to live and the lives you want to affect in a positive way. Because you’ll never be able to FULLY enjoy today if you’re constantly focused on yesterday.
How do you cope with letting go of the past?
