Past or present?
I wish my past would just tell me what the bloody hell it’s doing on my shoulders, seriously, when did I invite it to hang on? Oh wait, maybe I did…?
I’ve had this heavy feeling hanging over me for a few days, and then during a conversation with my mum I suddenly realized that the pain in my shoulders was from my past. Do I remember holding on to it or allowing it to stay? No and no. But there it was, and poof it wasn’t. Just by talking about it and putting it into words. I recognized it. When I hung up the phone the pain was almost gone, and I felt much lighter. I’m not saying it’s always fast and easy, but sometimes it can be.
I know it’s easy to say leave the past in the past, but sometimes I don’t even know I’m still carrying it around. This is why talking and putting my feelings into words is so important to me. I find stuff there, in between the pondering and laying it on the table; I find my past pain and can finally let it go!
How about you? Do you live free of the past or does it sneak up on you too?
Watercolor by Anne Onsøien, all rights reserved.
At the age of 70 this month, I left my past behind…at least the bad parts. I learned how to BREATHE. Dianne
that’s so great, sounds like a good choice…breathing really does all the difference, doesn’t it?
Anne you’ve got it right! When you mention an issue or in your case your past, it takes the sails out of the issue. It’s almost like there’s a bit of stealth in this gremlin’s intent. Like, if we don’t notice them, then what’s the harm? Very cute post. Thanks
Sue Bock
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Thank you so much for sharing, I find it very interesting what others think about this subject. You have a nice blog Sue, hope we meet again soon;-)
Thank you so much Anne. It’s taken me awhile to get to this place of positivity and it’s such a nice to live.
I know the feeling…maybe we can remind each other;-)
I used to get really bad shoulder pain too. Oh boy.. it started to visit right after I got divorced and recently it made several cameos to my life. I came to think of it as “Carrying too much on my shoulders.” Luckily, recently, I went to see an energy healer and haven’t really dealt with it since. I think she may have removed the weight. Hm… or maybe I helped by dealing with that god father stuff and that would make sense why I lost that weight.
Interesting how the body works, isn’t it?
Anyway, I hope your shoulder pain disappears too.
Sending smiles,
Currie
Yeah, that’s amazing! I know it’s like you say carrying too much on my shoulders for me too… It’s letting go though, just working on not adding more….;-) thank you so much Currie, very thankful you stopped by.. Hugs
Always happy to stop by!
Have a great day.