The Past is the Past, ain't no sense in kicking a dead dog

My affirmation for today -

Keep what's in past in the past-  dredging it up doesn't help anyone at all.

Think about it.

In the past we may have made mistakes, or had issues that brought us to this journey we are on.  If we keep living in the past - we miss out on the benefits and opportunities of the future. 

I think that it's time to snap off that rear view mirror and move forward.

Amen!!!!

Thanks, honey!  I SO agree - NONE of us are perfect!!  Well.....YOU are......

LY,

T

I got to thinking about this stuff while I was on the road - I had a prebid conference in Church Hill, MD this morning - so for an hour down and an hour back, and usually on any long road trip with me and the radio - I get philosphical, analytical, and thinking about where I came from, where I am at now, and where am I headed.  And I was thinking about all the grudges I held - how they were such a waste of energy for me.  My approach nowadays is that if anyone offends people near and dear to me, they are not worthy of being a friend to me.  I demand respect and do earn it very well.  (checking spell check)  Okay, it's good. 

Wonderful affirmation Candy!  You rock GF!

My affirmation today is "pick your battles." 

This can be at work, at home, with friends, really anywhere.  When I remind myself to "pick my battles" I step back and think about what's really important - God, my family, my health, the well being of my loved ones.... does the 'battle' impact that? If yes, then I proceed to educate and work with those around me, but if not - I let it go and let any energy from it go as well.

Candy I agree with you 150% on Keep what's in the past, in the past. People hold grudges in this world and it is unhealthy for anyone. My motto is if you dont like me, then move on. We weren't meant to be friends or aquintances and life will go on. But LET IT GO!!!!!

This is so true Candy!!

Thanks for posting this.

Hugs,

what is it that folks say  "let go and let god"

I think that letting go of old hurts and the mistakes of the past and moving forward is the best way to go!

Candy,Thanks so much that is what I have done let go and moved on. I learned that forgiveness is a beautiful thing. I try to forgive all who have done me wrong since it is stressful and non-productive. We all make mistakes.  I have not meet that perfect person yet but am still looking. In my opinion life is short. I have tried to apologize to any one I have hurt or offended . Be it at home, work or this board. My goal for 2009 was to learn and accept forgiveness and to forgive. I feel I have made a great improvement in doing so and I feel that this board has helped. I have moved on if people don't like me that is OK since I like myself and know I am a good person....

                                                                                                                    Julie

I just try to practice KEEPING MY SIDE OF THE STREET CLEAN. I like to let everyone else take care of their side.

Thats a good quote Gail and one I think EVERYONE on here should take into consideration