Let go of past relationship baggage and wounds from "summary" of Single On Purpose by John Kim
It's easy to carry around old wounds from past relationships like heavy suitcases, weighing us down and preventing us from moving forward. These wounds can manifest as fear, anger, resentment, or a general sense of distrust towards others. They can cloud our judgment and impact our ability to form healthy connections with new people. It's like trying to sprint with a backpack full of bricks - it just slows us down and makes the journey that much more difficult. When we hold onto past relationship baggage, we are essentially allowing our exes to continue influencing our lives long after they have left. We give them power over us, allowing their actions or words to dictate how we feel about ourselves and others. It's like giving them free rent in our minds, allowing them to occupy valuable real estate that could be better used for something more positive and fulfilling. Letting go of past relationship baggage doesn't mean forgetting or denying what happened. It means acknowledging the pain, hurt, and disappointment, and then choosing to release it. It means taking back contro...
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