You're Not Where You've Been

Sometimes it's easy to forget that where you've been is not where you are.  When painful memories crowd in, when critical voices from the past have their say in your head, when your gremlins take a look at your Dreams and cry, "Who do you think you are?!", it's easy to feel overwhelmed.  It's easy to see your past as baggage, weighing you down and holding you back.  It's easy to define what's possible in the future only by your experiences of the past, and trade your Adventure of a Lifetime in for the drag of a daily commute...

But what if every moment of your Journey so far has unfolded exactly as it was meant to be?  What if you were able to see clearly the incredible skills, strengths and personal qualities you've developed along the way?  What if where you were, and where you are, have been the perfect preparation for where you want to be?  

You are where you are not in spite of your past, but because of it.  You are who you are because of everything you've experienced and everything you desire.  You are poised for success and happiness, because of everything you've lived so far and everything you allow yourself to dream for your future.  

You're ready. Now, where do you want to go from here?

"You are not defined by your past.
You are prepared by your past."
Joel Osteen 

 

Comments

[Susan Scott]

Fantastic post thank you Kate. I love the quote. Yes, we're not defined by our past but we can be thankful for it as it is indeed a preparation for all yet to come, as long as we can be aware and as conscious as possible of all that has been, and is.
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[Jackie O'Carroll]

thanks for these wise words Kate, which I needed today. Sometimes the critical voice is sooo loud and the courage to keep going, keep the vision shining is so hard. I am being reminded today of being grounded - focusing on my wealth of experience and skills, on my creativity, on my passion. Thankyou!

[Kate Trafford]

You are so welcome, ladies… This has been an important shift for me too. I'm glad it resonated with you both.

Keep shining your beautiful light into the world… <3

Love KATE xxx