I enjoy reading all these posts & the little things in life that we can all just sit back & enjoy. I think there might be one thing we all need to realize is that it is not always our past that should be the issue.....what we need to look at is what is it NOW that helps us get out of the focus on our problems. A daydream, a song, a walk, just allowing ourselves to take a break from what is bothering us. That may be able to help immediately so that hopefully we can find a longterm method that can redirect our thinking in a more permanent method. We are never going to get rid of our past...it is a part of us, but it isn't all we are. Finding out the other parts of us is a challenge & can help us look at ourselves in a way where we may be able to not take things too personally. Sometimes if we look for any humor in a situation, that can also take away some of the tension. What we need to do is find what works for us...& it doesn't just happen overnight but it can only happen when we are open to it.

Sarah, your post is a wonderful place to start us thinking.....I want to thank you very much,
Debbie