The Weight of the Past

Tuesday's inspirational thoughts for a happy and fulfilling day.   [View Online]( INSPIRATION [LIVE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: LEARN MORE]( [The Weight of the Past]( Holding onto regret is like dragging the weight of the past with us everywhere we go. Holding onto regret is like dragging the weight of the past with us everywhere we go. It drains our energy, leaving less available for life in the present because we are constantly feeding an old issue. This attachment can cause illness in the same way watering a dead plant creates decay. We know that something new and beautiful can grow in its place if we prepare the soil and plant the right seeds. We also know that we create our lives from our thoughts, so dwelling on the past may actually recreate a situation in our lives where we are forced to make the choice again and again. We can choose to move on right now by applying what we have learned to the present and perhaps even sharing with others, transforming the energy into something that is constructive and creative for ourselves and others. Forgiveness is the soothing balm that can heal regret. In meditation, we can imagine discussing the issue with the self of our past and offering our forgiveness for the choice. In return, we can ask ourselves for forgiveness for being locked in that space of judgment for so long. We also may want to ask forgiveness from anyone else who may have been affected. By replaying the event in our minds, we can choose a new ending using all that we now know. Imagine that you have actually gone back into the past and made this change, and then say goodbye to it. Release your former self with a hug and bring forgiveness and love back with you to the present. Since we are usually our harshest critics, it is amazing how powerfully healing it can be to offer ourselves love. Keeping our minds and our energy fully in the present allows us to fuel our physical and emotional healing and well-being today. This action frees our energy to create the dreams we dream for the future. By taking responsibility and action in the present, we can release our hold on the past. ❁ Did you miss yesterday's inspiration? Click [here]( to view them all.   DailyOM Companion Course [Letting Go of a Bad Relationship]( Breaking free from a past relationship can be challenging, but with the right support, you can find peace and closure. In this nurturing course, author and psychotherapist Rhonda Findling gently guides you through the process of ending unhealthy attachments and releasing emotional pain. With empathetic support and holistic practices, you’ll rebuild self-trust, find inner peace, and prepare your heart for new love. Join today and take the first step toward healing. [Learn More]( New Courses - [The Buddha Way to Trust the Body’s Healing Powers]( - [Cutting Cords to Reclaim Your Power]( - [Weighted Arms and Abs Transformation]( - [Healing Your Inner Teenager]( Recommended For You [Hold Your Own During Control Dramas]( [Learn More]( [Clearing Physical and Emotional Clutter]( [Learn More]( [The Feldenkrais Way to Heal the Body]( [Learn More]( [Tidy in Ten]( [Learn More]( [Manifest Your Soulmate]( [Learn More]( [Psoas Stretches to Relieve Lower Back Pain]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 2. [Bone Health: Holistic Exercises to Increase Balance, Flexibility, and Strength]( 3. [Holistic Vagus Nerve Stretches for Immediate Relief]( 4. [A Year of Walking Meditations to Cleanse and Renew Your Life]( 5. [Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor]( 6. [Heal Yourself With Polyvagal Therapy]( 7. [Gentle Exercises to Eliminate Your Neck Hump]( 8. [Science-Based Plan to Reduce Visceral Fat]( 9. [The 10-Minute Method to Naturally Tighten Your Face]( 10. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( Explore 375+ Courses There's something for everyone. What do you want to learn today? [Browse by Topic]( [DailyOM Logo](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you're subscribed to DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2024 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](.