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Getting Past Your Past
By Julie Christiansen
Learn how to overcome past issues so you can move forward into a brighter future. Audio CDs with workbook.
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Description
There are two things that must happen in order for the past to stay in the past where it belongs. First, we must recognize that the events of the past need to be forgotten. All too often, we dredge up memories from the past and relate them to events in the present. In reality, the past event may have nothing to do with what is happening now. But we take the emotions from those memories, whether they are happiness, sadness, fear, anxiety, and depression; and, we attach them to events of the present, thus hindering our ability to function effectively in the here and now. So, we need to find a way to leave those past events in the past through forgetting. The next skill we must master is that of letting go. Again, if you think of the image of excess baggage, when you have your hands full of stuff and it is weighing you down, all you have to do is let some go, and immediately your load will lighten. As I explored the specific areas of life that might require some change, I realized that the concepts I was forming all begin with letters that fit into the words, “Forget”, and “Let Go”. And so the acronyms, FORGET and LET GO were conceived. The focus of the Getting Past Your Past program is to explore the meanings of these acronyms. Through a greater understanding of the concepts contained within them, you will be able to move beyond your past and develop a more optimistic outlook on your future.
