The chain

Island mama questions the value of the past put into written form for the preservation of a life lived, which is a valuable asset. A life lived and all the experiences associated with it have much to offer those who take the time to engage that life and those past experiences. The one thing I have learned over my life is I have no power to change those past experiences and therefore must come to terms with the fact thereof. Some of those experiences I surely am not proud of and if it were ,in fact, possible I would wipe them from the list, however, that is not within my power, and yet I do know one who has that power and am thankful he has wiped and continues to wipe the slate clean. The other wonderful enlightenment I have received is the "loss of my chain." This chain is the one which binds me to my past. A chain which is so powerful it can hold me back from moving into my future. Can I learn from those past experiences, Oh yes! Can I determine never again to do or say or act in a certain way, Oh yes! However, as much as I try, I cannot always succeed. But I have lost that chain and I am moving forward, regrets, hum? It is still a life lived, with all it's ups and downs, with all it's choices and actions, with all the failures and all the successes, it is a life lived and therefore has value, value for all who desire to engage that life, to enter into a relationship with it and embrace it.