Release Those Bags by Keep Trusting God |
I came across the picture above earlier today while having a Twitter convo with a fellow blogger I consider a sister – she’s motivated, encouraged and inspired me over the past couple of years in so many areas of my life – faith, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and so much more.
“What you need to know about the past is that no matter what has happened, it has all worked together to bring you to this very moment. And this is the moment you can choose to make everything new. Right now.”
~Author Unknown
I was once asked if I regretted the choices and decisions I made earlier in my life – not going to college immediately after high school, not marrying my son’s father (called the wedding off a week before we were supposed to say “I do”), staying in Texas as long as I did, the list could go on and on…
My answer, without hesitating, was no.
The decisions and choices that I made all led to experiences that shaped me to be the person that I am today. While I may not advise others to take the road that I did, it was my road to take and I’m a better, stronger person today because of it. Yes, I may have made things harder for myself in the long run. But I appreciate the struggle for what it is and rejoice in the rewards from completing the race.
Sometimes I reflect on some of the experiences that I went through and question “why me?” but I heard someone say once “why not me?”
There are some people and experiences that I’ve let burden me down over the years. I’ve held on to past hurts and disappointments – carried them around like some sort of badge of honor. That can get burdensome and tiring. I know I’m not the only one that’s done that.
Somethings need to be put down and left behind. Forgive, forget and move one. It may be a situation or a person. Whatever it is is, release it and move on to bigger and better.
Blessings Divas!
rhachellenicol.com says
Life always has a way of bringing things full circle. When we release those doubts, fears, regrets, pains, and trials we can clearly see that all things in the end do work together for our good. Great post!
Michelle Garrett says
You're so welcome Amanda! I hope you find the strength to let go of what needs to be let go and move onward and upward in your life's purpose!
Michelle Garrett says
Thanks Kim!!! {{{HUGS}}}
Michelle Garrett says
Very well said!Thank you for sharing!Peace & ♥ back at ya Diva 🙂
Michelle Garrett says
Glad I'm not alone with that thinking! Thank YOU for stopping through and sharing your experiences and words of encouragement, as well.
Amanda says
Wow I needed to hear this today…. just let stuff go is so hard for me. That pic just really hit home. Carrying around so much can really just drag you down daily. Thank you.
Kim says
You are so right! Great article and love that picture!! {{HUGS}}
Shannyn SimplyShan says
Moving on is easier said then done. BUT, it is necessary to heal completely, especially from large, more traumatic events.I often sit and wonder about the choices I've made, but I know I've made each and every one with a great deal of thought. I know to question myself can shift the power back towards whatever or whomever I was escaping to begin with.We are who we are for a reason and each even- good or bad- has helped shaped us. While I will never be great full for all I've been through, I understand that such events created parts of me I may not have otherwise had.Peace & ♥
Michelle Garrett says
Glad it was able to speak to you this AM 🙂
Toia says
Sometimes, I would do the same thing. I would ponder about the choices I made. And I would come up with the same conclusion. I wouldn't be where I am today or have met some lovely people along the way. It's hard to live in the present and move forward into the future, if you can't let go of the past. Great words of inspiration. Thanks for sharing!! 🙂
bloggingwhilenursing says
You are so right, sometimes you just have to put it down, and let it go. We don't benefit from holding onto fears or regrets, all it doe is slow us down. I'm loving this post! It's the first thing I read this morning.