What type of junk do you carry in your trunk? As a child, we tend to be carefree. We're resilient. We tend to let things "roll off" of us. As we get into our teens and adult years, we learn about emotions (positive and negative) and how they impact us and our relationships (personal, business and job related). Negative emotions, or junk, can build up and cause stress.
So, how do you go about getting rid of the "junk in your trunk"? One of the first steps is to identify the negative feeling(s). Is it anger, frustration, hurt, loneliness, sickness, guilt, etc.? Is the feeling a result of a perceived injustice done against you or a loved one? Did you cause pain towards someone else? Or maybe you are mad at yourself.
After you acknowledge what the issue is, determine how you will go about forgiving yourself or the other person. Holding on to unforgiveness is like having a scab formed over your heart. The hardness of the scab tends to itch and you begin to pick away at the scab. Eventually, the scab is gone.
When you carry unforgiveness in your heart, it accumulates as junk in your trunk, like excess baggage you gather during a vacation. What do you have packed in your suitcase? Just as you unpack your suitcase, you have to unpack your hurt. Throw out what's old and causing you pain. Make room in your trunk for positive things to happen.
Forgiving is freeing. You owe it to yourself to have a happy, stress free life. If you need a helping hand in getting started, you may contact me at marguerite@livingapassionatelife.com.
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