Don't Carry Negative Baggage - Your Past can be an Asset Rather Than a Liability

We Weren’t Placed on this Earth to be Miserable or to Think Poorly of Ourselves

Many people feel beaten up by what has happened to them in their past.  Many are down on themselves because of decisions they have made that have not worked out.  They think poorly of themselves because of the negative baggage they carry around.

It shouldn’t be this way.  We weren’t placed on this earth to be miserable or to think poorly of ourselves.

You may have heard of Erica Combs.  She is a success coach and the wife of Jeffrey Combs.  Jeffrey is a world renowned network marketing coach and motivator. 

I recently heard Erica say something on this subject that has really stuck with me.  I think it’s a powerful statement.  The purpose of this article is to try to convey that message to you.

I can only paraphrase what I heard her say.  She said that too many people carry around negative baggage that prevents them from living happy and fulfilled lives.

And Here is What Erica Said That I Thought was So Powerful

She said, "the past is nothing more than what has brought us to our present situation where we can write a beautiful story from this day forward."

I hope that what Erica said and the way I have written it makes some sense to you.  She is saying to not worry about the past.  The past has provided us with the experiences, the ups and downs, which enable us to live the rest of our lives in a powerful way.

My life has been full of ups and downs – highs and lows.  But for most people, it’s the lows, the negative things that they carry around with them.  I think this just comes natural for most people.  You can maybe relate to that.

I’ve made a lot of stupid decisions in my life.  I’ve done things that have made me look foolish.  I’ve said things that I wish I had never said.  Many times, I have allowed those things to get me down – sometimes for long periods of time.  But have I learned from those mistakes?

We Need to Look Upon Our Past as an Asset Rather Than a Liability

I have heard many times that our success or lack of success in life is not dependent on how many times we get knocked down.  Instead, our success is dependent upon how we respond when we do get knocked down.

If you have some bad experiences, you are not by yourself.  We all go through tough times.  But how do we deal with each difficult situation?

We must push forward.  After getting knocked down, we need to dust ourselves off, look at the situation as a learning experience, and look for a silver lining.

I know it’s difficult to do.

What Erica said has really helped me.  I have had a lot of struggles.  These struggles have lasted for days, weeks, months, and sometimes more.  But I have also had a lot of good things happen to me.

This is What I Suggest You Do

I feel that everything in our life happens for a reason.  Oh, I could dwell on the negative things and let those things drag me down.

Instead, I stand back and look at my past.  It’s made up of a series of twists and turns that have brought me to the present.  I’ve learned so much from my past – both the positive and negative things.  The good and the bad together have provided me with so much value – so much wisdom.  It allows me to write a beautiful story from this point forward – to live a powerful life.

By experiencing the good and bad of my past, I am truly able to help people.  I know what works and what doesn’t work for most people.  I know what it takes to succeed, both in life and in business.

I feel that divine intervention has been a major part of my life.  Despite my setbacks, this intervention has brought me to my present situation – a situation where I can write a beautiful story going forward.  I can live a beautiful life and I can make a difference in other people’s lives.

You can do the same thing – in your life and in your business.

This is what I have gotten from Erica’s statement.  I hope this all makes sense.  I wish you the very best.