This is a PostSecret postcard from Sunday, April 3, 2011 |
How many people wish they could go back in time and tell themselves something? Lots of people would do things differently if they could go back in time, while others have no regrets since their past choices got them to where they are today.
Here's the piece that some people don't get (yet): You may not get to go back in time to change things, but just because the past is what it is, does not mean you are stuck in that past right now. You have the power of choice to create the you of right now.
You can change your mind.
You can change your attitude.
You can change your clothes.
You can change your goals.
You may redefine what is important to you in any moment.
You are a living, breathing being and your opportunity to blossom into the best you is fresh with each breath. Ready? Set? Be true to you! (Even if it means surprising people. Even if it means surprising yourself.)
Change means stepping out of what is familiar. That's OK, you are not alone. You can change and change again. Experiment with saying "no" when you mean "no" and see what happens inside over time.
I practice what I preach and this week I deepened my commitment to pay attention to the way I speak (or hopefully don't speak: no gossip).
There is true power in self restraint (that serves you in positive ways).
Pick some thing in your life that you wish you could change. Be true and honest because no one else is in on this. Then take the risk of doing something simple, especially if it's hard for you to think of doing. Take heart. You CAN do this.
Love,
Aunt Laya
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