We all undergo struggles. It’s what we do with those struggles that determine the type of person we are. I have chose to NEVER forget those times of struggle in my life because it has made me exactly who I am today.
Revisiting your past can bring about many different emotions. This can be especially true if you’ve experienced some sort of ‘trauma’ while you were there.
With that being said if you DO take the time to revisit your past...Take your time. Move slow. Allow any and all feelings that flow through you to do just that. Don’t overthink it. If there’s a particular ‘spot’...sit, stand, and absorb that particular area.
Revisiting a place or area stirs memories. And in certain situations it is those memories that we as humans try to push away in the far back of our minds. Memories can be beautiful, memories can be what keeps us alive, and memories can cause a whole different level of living. PTSD, Night Terrors, Self-esteem Issues, Insomnia, Flash Backs, Depression, Unexplained ‘Moments of Anger’, Isolation...ALL of these can originate from memories.
“The things that are worth doing are never easy.”
So why would anyone want to ‘wake the monster’ by revisiting the past? Healing. Acceptance. Closure. Strength. Forgiveness. Understanding. Clarity. The opportunity to remind yourself where you were and where you are now. To actually be able to look that monster in the eye instead of running to the corner every time it shows up.
My best friend once said “The things that are worth doing are never easy.” Not feeling ashamed of the things you have done is not easy but it’s extremely important. Not letting those events consume your present is vital. Allowing the events to live in the past and utilizing them to drive your future is essential.
Revisiting your past is never just a walk in the park. It’s many walks in, around, and past the park. There is strength in facing your past. There is courage in immersing yourself in it. And there is a warrior in anyone brave enough to share it!
Wake your Monster. Face your Monster. Embrace your Monster.
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