The Past Is Over

The past is over
      the wisdom is won
           the gratitude remains
                 the way is clear.
                                             Begin Again.

We block our growth in soul and wisdom by harboring grudges, regret and resentment.  We remind ourselves of our past imperfections as a kind of dysfunctional monitor to keep us in our place and away from the power of our fullness.  Forgiveness, among many things, is the willingness to give up the hope of a better past.  Let it go.  Embrace the present.  Go on from here.