Last time, we explored “Let Them Adjust” about allowing for those around us to adjust when we grow or change. If you missed it, you can catch up here
Yes, there are moments from my past – choices I made, ways I showed up – that I now look back on and wince. Sometimes, people remember us for who we were, not who we’ve become.
And that stings.
Now, here’s what I’ve come to understand:
I was still learning.
Still growing.
Still figuring it all out.
I still am.
We all have chapters that we would write differently today. Yet those chapters shaped us, are part of our growth, our story – and often, our greatest lessons. Not something to be erased.
So, if you’re holding onto regret about your past self, I want you to know that growth isn’t a straight line. It can be messy, unpredictable, and profoundly human.
So, if you’ve ever found yourself feeling embarrassed or ashamed of an earlier version of you, I invite you to pause and remember:
You were doing the best you could with what you had – and you’re not standing still.
And look at you now – you’re not stuck. You’re moving, learning and evolving!
Here’s a question for you to consider over the next week:
What have you learned to forgive yourself for? Or maybe you’re still working on it?
“Forgive yourself for not knowing what you didn’t know before you learned it.”
– Maya Angelou –
With warmest wishes,
Korinne Le Page
Thrive Coaching & Training – Empowering You to Thrive!
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