Have you ever looked back on something (or a bunch of somethings) you did when you were younger, wondering how you could’ve been so stupid? Old friends sometimes get together, laughing about the times when we…….Of course, there are things we did that we try not to remember.
I worked with at-risk teens who were doing all sorts of regretful things when we intervened in their lives, and given time and guidance, they changed their behavior patterns. They also changed how they saw themselves. It is easier to see that we are not who we used to be when consider that example—yet fail to apply it to ourselves. You are not who you used to be!
Think of it as parts you have in a play called your life. Your role changes over time; in the end you are the bi-product of the negative and positive choices you made.
The point is be the part in your play you are now. Bow to the past, a difficult and loving course. Then
take a breath and say, “I forgive you” for all the things you did because you didn’t know better. Every day, celebrate something in you that is only good, despite your circumstances. If you don’t like this version of you, read a book/watch a Ted Talk/see a therapist and be patient with the change.
Who you are right now makes the world a better place. Get off your back and celebrate the good in you that you can see. I see a whole bunch of good, promise!
Please share with friends and family!
Scott A. McDaniel photo
Have you ever looked back on something (or a bunch of somethings) you did when you were younger, wondering how you could’ve been so stupid? Old friends sometimes get together, laughing about the times when we…….Of course, there are things we did that we try not to remember.
I worked with at-risk teens who were doing all sorts of regretful things when we intervened in their lives, and given time and guidance, they changed their behavior patterns. They also changed how they saw themselves. It is easier to see that we are not who we used to be when consider that example—yet fail to apply it to ourselves. You are not who you used to be!
Think of it as parts you have in a play called your life. Your role changes over time; in the end you are the bi-product of the negative and positive choices you made.
The point is be the part in your play you are now. Bow to the past, a difficult and loving course. Then
take a breath and say, “I forgive you” for all the things you did because you didn’t know better. Every day, celebrate something in you that is only good, despite your circumstances. If you don’t like this version of you, read a book/watch a Ted Talk/see a therapist and be patient with the change.
Who you are right now makes the world a better place. Get off your back and celebrate the good in you that you can see. I see a whole bunch of good, promise!
Please share with friends and family!
Scott A. McDaniel photo
