Let go of past regrets from "summary" of Traveling Mercies by Anne Lamott
I used to have a lot of regrets. Things I wish I had done differently, moments I wish I had handled better. I would lie awake at night, replaying those scenes in my mind, wishing I could go back and change them. But the truth is, I can't. None of us can. We can't undo the past, no matter how much we wish we could. I had to learn to let go of those regrets. To accept that I am only human, and that I will make mistakes. I had to forgive myself for not being perfect, for not always knowing the right thing to say or do. It wasn't easy, but I knew that holding on to those regrets was only hurting me in the long run. I realized that holding on to past regrets was like carrying around a heavy burden. It weighed me down, keeping me from moving forward. It was only when I was able to release that burden, to let go of those regrets, that I was able to truly be free. Free to live in the present moment, free to be the person I was meant to be. I found that by letting go of past regrets, I was able to make space for new experiences, for growth and change. I was able to see things in a new light, to appreciate the beauty in each moment, instead of dwelling on the mistakes of the past. It was like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders, and I could finally breathe easy. So now, when those old regrets start to creep back into my mind, I remind myself to let them go. To release them into the universe, and trust that everything happens for a reason. I know that I can't change the past, but I can learn from it. And by letting go of those regrets, I am able to embrace the future with an open heart and mind.
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