Letting go of the past can be challenging. Events that we found difficult can have a significant influence on our daily life, from our beliefs to the decisions we make, and how we choose to perceive the world. Some examples of past events that can be difficult to let go of include: Int...
If a person has ever wronged you, you know that it can be challenging to let go of your anger towards them. When someone hurts you, it feels natural to close yourself off to that person and hold on to resentment. Holding a grudge is a self-protective measure that keeps you safe from ...
In this way,resentment can protect us from feeling deeper emotionsthat may be too difficult to process at the time. However, eventually, we’ve got to peel away the resentful feelings and see what’s underneath, especially if we have trouble learning how to let go of resentment. Practicingse...
Many people find it hard to let go of the past and find themselves holding onto situations, people, or mistakes. It’s human nature to focus on the negatives sometimes. This is often called rumination. Ruminationmeans dwelling on negative thoughts and experiences, sort of like getting stuck in...
Our motive is to move our lives past bitter obsession. When we have truly completed the process of forgiveness, what happened between us and the other person is no longer a “live” issue in the way we think of or relate to the person, or in the way we live our lives. Signs of ...
Don’t live in the past.Learn how to forgive and move on from past hurts. And, don’t obsess over your recent accomplishments. Instead, use both experiences to grow. Stop worrying about tomorrow.It doesn’t exist. But, telling yourself that doesn’t always silence these thoughts. Try comi...
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Losing love is a bit like losing a piece of yourself. It’s hard, and it hurts. But it’s okay to feel that pain. Let those tears flow if they come, get mad if you need to, or just sit quietly with your feelings. This is you, getting to know the real, raw you, and it’s...
Ajahn Brahm explains the idea of "Teflon Mind"in this humorous and inspirational talk. The British-Australian Buddhist monk advises that the best way to let go of something that hurts is not to let it stick first. Letting go of the past is not forgetting what happened, but to let go of...
Let goof grudges (regrets, past hurts, past relationships, etc.). Forgive easily and move on quickly. Life feels lighter this way. Learn torelax. Being busy all the time will burn you out. Learn tomeditate. Studies found it could lead to more happiness. (1,2,3) ...