Change

How often do you look back at your past? When you do look at your past, is it in shame? Or do you look at your past and think about how far you have come? Our past is a stepping stone, but it is not the platform. When the present becomes the past we have no control of it any more. The only thing we can control about our past is what we do with it in the future. Do we let it run our life? Or do we learn from it and move on? Our past often has people in it. Sometimes these people don't want to move on when we are ready to let go. They try to find ways of staying connected because when they were with us they felt safe and secure. When we try to move on, it's a new area of life for them. And in fear, they try to hold onto us. They are afraid that the new direction they are heading in will lead to disaster rather than healing. This is a wrong way of thinking. I can tell you from personal experience that it is better to let go and move on. If you hold a cactus in your hand you will be hurt by the needles on it. The longer you hold, the more pain you feel. If you let go, there is still pain. But that pain is only temporary. And when that pain ends, the healing begins. We need to let go of people who are trying to move on. And we also need to move on ourselves. Even if that means letting go of someone in our lives. If you are afraid of the uncertainty of the future, you are not alone. The future cannot be predicted. We are not guaranteed tomorrow. But each day is a gift and we should use it wisely. Take a step in a new direction, trust in God as you do, and don't look back. A new direction always has the force of moment against it. But after the turbulance is over, it's smooth sailing. We are humans; humans are everchanging. Don't become stagnant and mold. Keep your life in motion and be as clear as a fresh stream!!!