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I’d like to start this wellness and motivational article with these meaningful words: “What has happened to you is in the past, and it doesn’t help to dwell on it. Instead, you can honour yourself for never giving up—a resilience that has transformed you into a hero or she-ro.”

I truly understand the feeling of being stuck and unable to move forward because a difficult past is still lingering, or because you are scared those challenges might repeat themselves. On the other hand, I’m learning that the more we think of painful past events, the more we feel sad—or perhaps even angry—toward the people who hurt us.

Acceptance

This is where the words ‘It Is How It Is’ truly take on meaning. Acceptance isn’t about liking what has happened to you, or saying it was okay that people hurt you. It’s about acknowledging the difficult moments in your life and knowing that the past cannot be rewritten. Instead, you hold the power to create something new and meaningful along the way.

External Support

While the power to keep moving forward and accept your current state of being lies in your hands, it is also reasonable that you should not go through it alone—especially if it becomes a burden for you. Share your feelings with a professional or a person you trust.

My Experience…

Recently, I was at rock bottom due to severe depression that wouldn’t allow me to keep going on. One of the reasons was because I was stuck in the past; several painful memories kept haunting me day and night, and it felt as if they were eating me up. I talked about those sad events with my therapist, who didn’t judge; she listened and made me feel safe while I told her. A part of me is relieved for telling her. ❤️

Minsfulness Practice

To find peace in the present moment, we must learn to observe and accept our thoughts no matter how difficult it might be. When things get ‘out of control,’ it is our job to take action. By this, I mean taking a slow, mindful breath to regain a bit of emotional balance, or distracting ourselves with something that brings us joy—from baking cookies to taking a step outside and breathe in the fresh air. You don’t have to pursue big things in order to find stability and calm.

Future and Mindfulness

I know it might be hard to accept your current situation—it might make you wonder about the future and feel hopeless about going on. Even so, there is hope to be found, mostly in the present moment. I know this all too well, especially when difficult thoughts appear and continuing to fight doesn’t feel appealing anymore. In those moments, I use the present to slow down; sometimes I need to take it one minute or one hour at a time, just to reassure myself that everything will be all right again.❤️

Remember: peace of mind is available through mindfulness, no matter how long the journey to embrace it may take.

“There is calm to be found in the present, even in the middle of a storm.”

Much Love and Light ❤️✨

Sofia Lena 😊

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