How to Let Go of the Past and Move On

You may be wondering how you can let go of the past and move on fter realizing that you are stuck in it. Letting go to move forward can seem challenging when you have little idea on how to deal with the multitude of emotions that arise. At the same time, you do not feel equipped to move on.

Letting go of the past is certainly something that has not been taught as a life skill back in school. Yet, it is incredibly important. I wish someone had taught me how when I was young.  It would also have been nice to receive some wise advice on how I could have let go of the past and move on.

Then again, some of us may even erroneously believe that we have already released the past and moved on. It happens when we choose to set our memory of the trauma aside or ignore the pain that we feel from it. Yet, if the wound feels just as fresh, we simply have to acknowledge that we have not allowed ourselves to come full terms with it.

You would know that this is the case if the memory keeps coming back. Or if you keep repeating the same story of trauma every time you meet a friend. You simply can’t let go of the story of your life… which happens to be one of limitation and lack.

I have observed my tendency to repeat the same limiting story myself in the past. I have also observed this in others too. Then, it struck me that telling the story repeatedly could be our way of seeking closure. But it is the ego’s way of seeking closure.

Repeating negative stories does not help in the long run. We only reinforce the same energy of blame, anger and frustration. And guess what? By virtue of the law of attraction, we attract the same patterns.

In a previous article I had written, I offered 10 ways to letting go of the past. In this article, I hope to show and share specific ways to help you even more.

How to Let Go of the Past and Move On

If you are determined to let go of the past, the following are specific ingredients for success with EFT (emotional freedom technique) tapping. They are essential for anyone who wishes to let go of the past and to move forward.

1. Tap away the past 

Follow the steps in the video below that I had recorded…

2. Forgiveness.

Focusing your mind on things of the past that you can’t change is not going to help you. The past has already happened as it did.

One way to move on is to forgive all those who are involved. As Buddha once said, “Holding on to anger  is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.

Most importantly, practice self-forgiveness. Give yourself a break and stop beating yourself up. Use the ho’oponopono mantra, “I am sorry, please forgive me, thank you, I love you.”

3. Wounded Child Healing

If you are still bothered by a past that has happened when you were below 6-7 years old and if the above 2 tips are not helping sufficiently, it is best to dive better.

You will need to unlock the memory of the trauma. Your inner child could be trapped in a time bubble in the Matrix (or field). Thus, you will need to release him or her from emotional or mental patterns that are still keep you stuck today. You overcome your freeze response in the process.

Letting go of the past involves addressed the unresolved feelings that your inner child has. He or she may be feeling violated, abused, traumatised or inadequate back then. A childhood integration session aids in emotional release and helps to restore wholeness. You also anchor a more empowering memory of the past. Work with me for Deep Dive Sessions.

4. Distill the Wisdom

The past holds important lessons. When you are able to distill the lessons from it, you can be assured that you’d be able to move on far more easily. The great news is that you would no longer attract the same lessons because you no longer hold the same low vibrations. Hurray!!

Let Go of the Past and Move On Quotes – Slideshow

I’ve created a slideshow with a collection of quotes on letting go of the past – view it below…

Let Go of the Past and Move On

Letting go of the past allows you to live more fully in the present and to move on.

You open yourself to joy right here, from this moment on. You open the space to creating new opportunities, improving your relationships and restoring wellness.

Aligning to your fullest potential becomes a lot easier when nothing in the past holds you back.

Love and abundance always,
Evelyn Lim

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