Memories And Positive Thinking

*There are people, places, and things from my past that I miss and even sometimes wish I could go back in time and make last forever but knowing that’s not possible I choose instead to hold those memories close to my heart, never forgetting how they made me feel.*

It's funny how the smallest act or even words can trigger memories from the past. Good or bad those memories give us an opportunity to go back in time, even if only for a minute. That time warp into the past allows us to remember people or experiences that may have somehow been forgotten along our hectic and sometimes chaotic lives. Not all things are meant to be remembered or carried around but there are some memories that I truly believe are meant to be stored away in the back of our minds, for use on days when we feel like all is wrong and nothing is right.

I believe such memories allow us to reflect and are not only necessary at times, but are also good for us. Memories are stored in our minds just as when we journal we store those memories in a notebook. Although different the two are also very similar. Should it be in our minds or in our journals, both are like vaults in a sense, where we store our most prized possessions, in this instance; our memories. Too often we get discouraged and allow ourselves to be swallowed up by the pain, sadness and fear in our lives that we forget about all the wonderful memories also made along the way. Even when things fail or do not go as we plan, it is undeniable that both the good the bad memories lead us to where we are, and have shaped us into the people we are today.

If we focus long enough on the bad then it is inevitable that the bad memories are those that will consume us. Instead we should focus more of our energy on those things that have impacted us in positive ways. It is those positive thoughts that will call out to the universe and the universe will then in response send more positive feelings and experiences our way. In reading up on the power of positive thinking it does seem possible, that we are the ones that ultimately chose which direction our lives will follow. Should we allow the negative forces to infiltrate our minds then yes it can be assumed that those thoughts will not only consume us but will ultimately destroy us. However, should we decide to allow instead the positive forces into our minds then yes I believe it possible that those thoughts can and will triumph. It is up to us. Which do you prefer?

Personally I prefer that the universe send me all the positive energy imaginable, however the truth is that the last thirteen years of my life has been led by all the negative forces of my past. Each newly acquired bad experience joining the rest in its war against the good. Somehow, and for reasons beyond my understanding I gave my power away, making it an easy victory to those negative and dark forces.  I allowed the power of the darkness to consume my existence thus leading to a somewhat nonexistent and depressing past eight years. Why after all these years am I now able to see this? I’m not sure, but I do know that I can take back control. If I take responsibility to those things that I can control then I will have no one to blame anymore other than myself right? Hummmmm, I’m not sure I like the sound of that, lol!!!!

I am thankful for the little act of kindness from this morning that allowed me to revisit my past. It was this act of kindness that led to a few kind words from another and those words that had me reminiscing on good memories from the past. It’s good in my opinion to revisit your past, as long as we don’t dwell on it or find reason to be sad. It is what it is and will continue to be, there is nothing we can do to change that. The best thing we can do for ourselves is to accept it, appreciate it and move forward.

To those wondering what that act of kindness was; my children made and brought me breakfast in bed this morning. It was a total surprise and there was no reason behind it, just because they love me. Awww I feel so special and I should, I have three of the most amazing children in the world!!!! Just think I apparently had something to do with the wonderful little people they are turning out to be. If that isn’t reason enough to make me smile then I don’t know what would be!!!!

I’m so very thankful and Blessed to have another memory to add to the vault.

Until next time my followers, Good Day and God Bless!