What is the past?

We give a lot of power to word "past", but what does it really mean? Is the past who you are? Does the past define what will happen in the present tense? In reality, the past is just something that happened; like yesterday's newspaper, you don't need to be reading it over and over again. Think about it--let's say you have a memory involving another person. Do you really think his/her perception of what happened, how he/she felt and what he/she recalls is going to be the same as yours? VERY doubtful. It's important to understand that you do not need to pay the past any extra special attention.

Fears, negativity, reactions, emotions... these are all shaped by our ego during situations from our past. We will be walking down the street, notice a car that looks just like our ex boyfriend's car and all of the sudden we are transported back in time. Our human ego takes us to a place where we had that fight about how he didn't call.... AGAIN! The problem with paying any attention to the negativity is that we will be attracting that situation into our lives along with continued negative emotions and memories. Who wants to feel like crap the rest of the day because of something that has already happened? I know I certainly don't.

People tell me, "The past is the past. You can't change it." Here's the kicker: YOU CAN. I'm not suggesting you find a time machine on Ebay and attempt to rectify the supposed "wrongs" of your past. Instead, it's about changing your perception. When you focus on the positive and pull it from a negative, you alter that portion of the past. Our thoughts create our reality. Thus, your focus will be on positive feelings and you will attract more positive memories and what you do want versus what you do not want. It's also important to remember that every single situation has brought you where you are right now. So, although heartbreak, financial hardships and loss of jobs can seem negative, remember that these happenstances are blessings in disguise. Rather than think, "Wow I was such a loser becuase I couldn't keep a job," focus on the past memory of feeling positive about this experience. By shifting your thoughts and feelings, you are well on your way to attracting positive people, situations and experiences into your life.

Here are a few tips on how to re-create the past:
1.) When a negative memory creeps up, change it. Daydream about how you would have liked it to go whilst keeping in mind you cannot change another. Focus on not being upset about something that happened. Focus on how you felt excited when you didn't get that job because it wasn't for you. Believe that breaking up with your ex was the right thing to do.

2.) Notice your beliefs around the past. Do you believe that love is hard? Do you believe you will always have financial difficulty? Change this belief. Visualize yourself laughing with those beliefs. Isn't it silly to think that the Universe doesn't want you to have success just like other people? Isn't it hilarious to think that we gave so much power over to another person or situation that it shifted our thoughts? We have the power to change it all for our highest good.

3.) Find the lessons. What did you learn from these negative experiences? What did you gain? Remember, focus on the positive. Do not think about how you spent two weeks on the couch eating cookie dough because that guy didn't want you. Instead, get in the head space where you had those "aha" moments. By focusing on the lessons, you'll be attracting more "aha" moments about the past and your current situations. This place of clarity will always bring peace.

Overall, don't be a slave to your past. It's absolutely pointless. Remember that whatever you focus on, you will attract. What do you want to attract? A relationship? A new friend? A Jaguar roadster convertible? Empower yourself to overcome old dingy feelings and beliefs. By coming to a place of peace, you will consistently attract what you want into your life--everything in your highest good.