Moving Forward "Oh yes, the past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it, or... learn from it." -Rafiki (The Lion King)
Holding on to the hurt and pain from our past is something that many of us do. We tend to make decisions, based on our past, that hinder us from moving forward. You can never fully move on with your life if you are constantly dwelling on the pain. If you have been hurt, it is okay to cry about it, but you cannot cry forever. Letting go is hard to do, but it has to be done! Here are a few steps to help you Move Forward.
Step 1.
Face the problem: You can not move forward if you have not accepted what has happened. Many people are stuck in their position because they try to forget, or act like it has never occurred, without facing and accepting it.
Step 2.
Accept your feelings: Once something occurs, people tend to hide their feelings. They decide that it is better to not show emotion. This just causes a build up and prohibits you from moving forward. If you are upset, take a moment to release your feelings and realize that it is alright to feel the way you feel.
Step 3.
Let it go: Once you have accepted what has transpired and released your emotions, it is time to let it go! Don't let it hold you back by constantly thinking about it or by being afraid to make decisions because of it. It may come up again in the future, but if you have accepted it, it will not affect you.
Step 4:
Start Fresh!: Once you have let everything go, you can now make clear decisions and move forward with your life. It may not happen immediately, but if you continue to believe that you will get through it... Everything will be OK.
