Everything happens for a reason. Nothing happens by chance or by means of good or bad luck. Illness, injury, love, lost and sheer stupidity all occurs to test the limits of your soul. Without these small tests, if they be events, illnesses or relationships, life would be like a smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere.

It is easy to be negative about past mistakes and unhappiness. But it is much more healing to look at ourselves and our past in the light of experience, acceptance, and growth. Our past is a series of lessons that advance us to higher levels of living and loving. The relationships we entered, stayed in, or ended taught us necessary lessons.

Some of us have emerged from the most painful circumstances with strong insight about who we are and what we want. Like how these difficult times I am having right now. Each step of the way, we learned. We went through exactly the experiences we need to, to become who we are today. Each step of the way, we progressed. Is our past a mistake? No. The only mistake we can make is mistaking that for the truth.

If someone hurts you, betrays you , or breaks you heart, forgive them. For they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious to who you open your heart to. If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally, not only because they love you, but because they are teaching you to love and opening your heart and eyes to things you would have never seen or felt without them.

Make every day count. Appreciate every moment and take from it everything that you possibly can, for you may never be able to experience it again. You can make of your life anything you wish. Create your own life and then go out and live it.

Today, God, help me let go of negative thoughts I may be harboring about my past circumstances or relationships. I can accept with gratitude, all that has brought me to today. Find a way to be thankful for your troubles and they can become your blessings.