It's easy to carry the past as a burden instead of a school. It's easy to let it overwhelm you instead of educate you. Jim Rohn
Some of the best lessons we ever learn are learned from past mistakes. The error of the past is the wisdom and success of the future. Dale Turner
We can never literally go back in time - except in our minds. The past is just that. We can't redo it or make it different.
Yet, we see movies from the past. We read books that were written many years ago. And, we get tremendous value from many of them because they still carry a message or have meaning that defies time. WHEN they were written seems to have no bearing on their significance.
The same holds true for Life's Little Lessons . Over the years, readers send comments when an issue resonates. That is, something is going on in your life at that particular time and you appreciate the 'lesson' and can ascribe meaning to the message.
Sometimes, people let me know that the issue didn't resonate. It's not something that you have personally experienced or you feel that you can't relate to it. If we consider how our life ebbs and flows and how things are constantly changing, then it's possible that a prior issue that didn't seem relevant may now be so.
Personally, I've been guilty of thinking that past issues (of anyone's newsletters) are not current and perhaps not as interesting, and I only want to read the latest issue (and or read one past issue to make sure I want to subscribe). In some cases, time does affect content. Reading about technology a few years ago probably has little bearing on today's tech world and would likely seem outdated.
There are currently almost 80 issues of Life's Little Lessons . Not all of them can be applicable at any given moment. On one hand, I believe that there is always a new life lesson to learn. On the other hand, I believe that there are just so many variations on a theme.
So, instead of writing a brand new lesson for this issue, I invite you to go back and choose some past lessons to read or re-read . You never know what might strike you differently. Think about a book or movie that you revisited and how the second or third time you detected something additional or become aware of an aspect you initially missed. And if it's the first time reading a prior issue, perhaps it's the right time to read that lesson.
INVITATION TO EXPERIMENT
Upon reflection, have you ever realized something about a situation that you totally missed while it was occurring?
When was the last time you dismissed an opportunity because you felt as though it wasn't going to be exciting, important, or relevant? (Lesson 1 from 2004)
I always add a sentence at the end of each newsletter about your comments being welcomed (as below). This is one time when I would truly love to know if you go back to a past lesson and find meaning or relevance.
And, if you have suggestions for any Life's Little Lessons, I would be delighted to address them in a future issue.
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marion@lifecoachinggroup.com
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