We always make the best decision we can based upon what we believe in that moment. When I was growing up, my father and I experienced a lot of tension with each other for many years. He had bipolar disorder and it was very difficult for him. As I got older and went through my transformation of consciousness and really forgave him–and forgave myself and forgave the world–my father started showing up in my awareness as an angel. He got happier and happier and our relationship began to improve. People would say, “Your dadhas really changed a lot, ” and I would say, “My mind has really changed.” My father was just reflecting that back. In fact, he came to me one day and said, “David, I’m sorry. I was not a very good father. I didn’t do the things that a good father should do.” I replied, “Nonsense! I don’t believe that for one instant. You did the best you could and I did the best I could. You didn’t let me down and I didn’t let you down. We’re not going to buy into that guilt trip anymore.” He lit up when I said this. His whole demeanor changed and he instantly reflected love back to me. That simple exchange completely rearranged our view of everything that had taken place during those early years. None of it mattered anymore. We had been mistaken about many things because we couldn’t perceive truly while we were going through our time together. .David Hoffmeister
About This Quote
We all have a past, whether it's happy or sad, but that doesn't mean we can't move forward and make the best of where we are now. When we feel like we've been ripped off or abused by those we love, it's easy to blame ourselves for past mistakes and for what has happened in our relationships. But it's important to remember that we're not stuck in this moment, and we don't need to stay there. We can always make decisions about our lives and how we want to behave, and we can always choose to be happy and move forward. We may think we've made the wrong decisions in the past, but if we keep putting ourselves in a position where we can learn from them, then maybe they'll turn out to be right after all.
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