A year ago this time..I was at a different place in my life. Different job, different opinions, different goals. I made some decisions that changed my life completely. Some were positive changes that helped me get to where I am today, but some, some were negative decisions that in fact left a scar in my life. As the months passed and even into the new 2010 year, I couldn't help but meditate on the horrible choices I made in my past, KNOWING that they would cause harm, yet I still did them. I always wondered when this guilt would go away, but then when I thought about it, I told myself that it was gonna be awhile till I felt normal...seeing as I had to pay for what I did...even after months, and months, and months had passed by..I still needed to suffer.Through all the hours spent going back on all that I did, and the constant trap I had myself in....I can officially say...I have let go and it feels amazing. It wasn't until a recent conversation with one of my best friends that I realized I was the one keeping myself boxed, I wasn't the one that let go. God had already forgiven me way back when, He didn't even know what I was talking about when I would apologize for all that I had done. So now...during this time of reflection, I know I have done things in my past that I regret, that I realllllllllly wish they invented a time machine now so I would be able to scrap that from my life, but I'm thankful for it . I have learned so much, seen so much, and done things that I shouldn't have-but I am stronger. I am wiser, I understand the choices I make, never ever EVER stop at just that, but rather affect my tomorrow and future. Don't keep yourself locked up in your own guilt, let go and live. Realize it was a mistake and remember the secret to life....we mess up EVERYDAY every second...were humans. But what makes us different is what we learn from our mess up's...do we continue to live our lives...or give up and remain trapped in our own pitty?Throw down your thoughts.
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom" Anais Nin
Isn't it amazing how much we've changed? I love it! :) The best part about being daughters of a Heavenly Father is that He's very forgiving and patient! I love that you've made so much progress! I can't wait to see what you'll be like a year from today! lol :) love ya! -Steph
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