let go of my past

We all have our stories. I have all these wonderful stories…stories about my childhood, my family, my best friend, my first kiss & my first love. And then I have stories that I’d like to lock up & never read again. Grief, pain, shock, horror. The first time I realized death, heartbreak, apathy & cruelty. But I learned. I learned compassion & thoughtfulness. Most importantly, I learned that I have to learn these stories to make new chapters in my life.

Recap? I don’t think letting go is the answer. Remembering with nostalgia the beautiful stories, so that I can hold them forever in my heart is the answer. Understanding the ugly ones, so that I can create beautiful ones, is the answer.