Can You Find The Silver Lining?

February 20, 2012

“Don’t hold to anger, hurt or pain. They steal your energy and keep you from love.”

~ Leo Buscaglia

At Inspired Living, we talk a lot about discerning your passion and pursuing without regret. But sometimes there are forces that hold us back; it could be the judgments of friends and family or past experiences that have caused you pain. If you are at the precipice of change but you can’t quite make the commitment to bring your dreams to life, is it possible that it’s you that is holding yourself back?

We’ve all been hurt. Life does not come without its share of tragedy, emotionally taxing experiences or circumstances that seem too difficult to be fair. Everybody hurts at one point or another – yes some more than others – but we all have been there in some shape or form. Naturally, the result is anger, hurt and pain. It is natural and normal to feel that way. The silver lining? That you have the power within you to release it.

Anger, hurt and pain are powerful emotional forces that draw you down, like a magnet holding you to the ground. As Buscaglia says, they hinder love and energy. They keep you from progressing, and have you believe that your dreams could not be reality. Today, make the choice to release the negativity and consciously expect the positive. If you can see it, imagine it, and make yourself feel it, then you can achieve it. You might think that you are a slave to your emotions and what has happened in your past, but the reality is that you have a choice to let go and be present. Harness it now.

Your past, and the emotional roller coaster you endured, is there to learn from and it helps you to make better decisions today. Be thankful for ALL the lessons, the good and the bad, for if you can make the choice to use them for the better, they can bolster you to greater achievements. Drop the anger, hurt and pain at your feet and take the leap towards a better life.

Dream it. Live it. BE it!

Keri

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