What can I do so that my past doesn't affect my future? How can I accept it and move on?
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Moderated by Danielle Johnson, MSED, Community mental Health Counseling, LMHC
Updated: Apr 25, 2022
Anonymous
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Jan 27, 2015
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The past is the past and unfortunately we cannot change it as much as we would like to. Once you accept that then you can slowly move on. Time heals all and will help with that transition. Set goals for the future to be hopeful of east is to come. This will keep you focused on what's aheaf.
MonkeyPineMarten
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May 16, 2015
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It can be very difficult to accept the past and move on, and it is different for everybody. A very helpful thing is forgiveness, both for others and yourself.
Anonymous
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Apr 10, 2015
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accept the pain, heal yourself with time, takes time but still trust me you will get over with if you currently focus on yourself in the present ...
Anonymous
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Apr 23, 2015
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If you are willing to accept this as the past, it sounds as though you are already on the journey. IMHO our pasts do impact our direction and approach to life. That said, I have found that the further away we are from the events/situation, the more we can balance these off with the positive aspects of the life that we have chosen to live.
Anonymous
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Aug 17, 2015
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You can think about it everyday and then move on, thinking about something that hurts yo will make you reliable of good decisions too
pantheist24
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Oct 27, 2015
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past is in past, learn from it but don't lean on it. comparison kills the joy. we et one life, make most of it. :D
endearingLion70
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May 29, 2018
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The past cannot be changed but the future is wide open. Investing a lot of energy in what cannot be changed takes away from your ability to create a great future.
sehriyakin
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Apr 25, 2022
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The past is what makes us the present. Since the past cannot be changed, there is no need to destroy our present with it. We've had it, we've been through it, and now it's time to end it. Ignoring it is not a solution or drowning in it. You have to face it. with those. With what will happen later. It's your past and this is your future. Your past may not be beautiful, but your future is clean. You will either destroy it with your past or write it in the best way possible. You have to make peace with your past and brighten your future. The best thing you can do is accept everything as it is.
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