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"The emotional pains & scars of the past we often carry with us, are like wounds to the body & must be treated properly, for if we do not attend to them, they will become infected. More often-then-not, people who have suffered emotional pain, carry a great deal of bitterness & resentment and those who have caused pain to others, tend to experience those feelings of guilt. We all know by our own life experiences, that it can be a most difficult challenge, to make peace with our past. However, it is both necessary & should be a priority to your own well-being, to leave it far-behind, if we want to live a better more fulfilling life. Forgiveness is certainly not easy to come-by, but it becomes simple when we know how to achieve it. Starting to forgive those people who have hurt us, while leaving bitterness, guilt or resentment behind, involves a change from within oneself, that is reflected in our attitude towards others. It is similar too a grieving process we must all undergo, in order to get through the process. We may seek the help of a good friend or family member, to help us in seeing the situation from a whole new & refreshed perspective. Making peace within oneself or others, does not mean forgetting. But rather, remembering without pain is the greater challenge and the ultimate gift is peace. Each and every day, welcome your true & real emotions, if there is sadness, cry. If there is anger & resentment, acknowledge it and accept a slow & gradual change. Begin to apologize to those, if there is fault on your part. Our emotions, is live-energy that must be allowed to flow. If we don't express them correctly, we inevitably transform them into the negative emotions that soon, drain our minds and body. Inner peace is a mixture of serenity, tranquility and that of a clearer mind. When our painful past is in daily thoughts, we become preoccupied in our minds and often feel anxious & stressed. This is a direct result of our minds trying desperately to find answers, in an attempt to free your mind, asking things like, what did I learn from this experience or what was life actually trying to teach me? The difference between a pessimistic and optimistic attitude is the interpretation of the same situation. It's a known & common fact, that we can't change what has happened in our past, but we can certainly consider a different interpretation & a more positive result. Our existence often has moments of pain and these feeling can be most positive & productive, because it warns and protects us, however, if we carry & hold-on to the pain, we transform it into the suffering we all-to-often feel. Be caring & kind but most of all respectful to yourself, realizing that many people have experienced the same types of pain and know that you are certainly not alone."