We all reach a stage in our life when stagnation sets in and we don't feel that we area moving anywhere. In a way we are like sharks: we need to be mobile, otherwise we'll wither away. One thing that keeps us from moving forward is the weight of negative experiences we've collected over the years. Here you can find out in just a few minutes whether you are in that place in your life right now. Just circle the answer that is closest to where you are in your life right now.
1 When something doesn't go the way you'd expected, do you say:
A: Why does this always keep happening to me?
B: Oh well, nothing new!
C: Nevermind, I'll get it right next time!
2 Do you find yourself pondering on memories and saying:
A: I had bad things happen to me in my life previously and that is why I can't achieve things now.
B: I wish I could go back and do it again differently.
C: Thinking about only the good old times!
3 Do you turn down opportunities for new experiences?
A: Constantly
B: Sometimes
C: I never turn down an opportunity.
4 Do you wonder about unresolved issues:
A: and make up different scenarios on how you would have liked for things to play out?
B: and try not to linger too long, what's past is past?
C: and think how much you've learnt from them.
5 Do you find that when it comes to an argument with someone you:
A: bring up past actions by that person from a long time ago that person does not even remember?
B: feel some emotion that is under the surface is resurfacing?
C: will deal with only the issue at hand without bringing up the past.
If your answers are mostly "A" then it seems like you have a fair amount of emotional baggage you're carrying. Holding onto and constantly referring to past hurts is an excuse for us not to move forward. Moving does contain some risks and it can be daunting at first, but if you want to get out of the stagnant state you're in, you may want to consider getting rid of all the negativity you've collected over time. It may weigh on you, not just mentally or spiritually but physically as well
If your answers are mostly "B" then you have some awareness on what effect holding onto emotional baggage can have on your well being today. You may not know how to move on, but you have the willingness to end your hoarding and deal with your past issues and let them go once and for all. You realise the importance of letting go of the past and not let it keep you from living your dream.
If your answers are mostly "C" then you're well on your way to emotional liberation. You look at the past as something to learn from, honour and then let go. You recognise it is not to be feared and therefore it looses its hold on you. You have reached a stage of "lightenment" and you may feel that you want to share your experience with the world at large.
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