Don’t Let the Past Define You

Hey, my friend,

I know sometimes life can feel really heavy, like the past just won’t let go of your mind.

Some moments keep coming back in your thoughts, and it’s easy to start believing they define who you are right now.

But I want you to know that you are so much more than those moments, even if it doesn’t feel that way right now.

You are not the pain you went through, the mistakes you made, or the days that felt impossible to get through.

You are the courage that carried you forward, the kindness you offered to others even when it was hard, and the hope you still hold in your heart.

Those are the things that truly tell your story, my friend.

I know it is not always easy to see the good side, especially when the bad moments from your past have sabotaged your mind.

But gladly, there’s a way most counselors and therapists suggest called reframing.

It’s really just a simple way of looking at something that hurt you and noticing what it showed about your strength or courage, instead of only how it hurt you.

For example, a bad day that felt impossible might have shown that you are stronger than you realized, or that your heart can keep caring even when it was hard.

Seeing it this way doesn’t take away the pain, but it helps you remember the parts of yourself that have always carried you forward.

So, if the past has been bothering you lately, my friend, remember a time you faced something hard or kept going when it was difficult.

That courage and hope are still part of who you are, and they show that you are not defined by what happened but by the life you are building today.

I hope you’ll keep that in mind.

Wishing you a day filled with joy and kindness.

That is it for today, and see you tomorrow.

Take care,
Prasad Mairale
Petals of Positivity 🌸