Let the past go...

Greetings fellow travelers. It's been a long time since I did any blog posting. I let life get in the way and things came up but here I am this morning...
Today's subject is let the past go. I know what you're thinking how can i possibly let that go when it is so apart of me? Or I was really hurt that one time and I dont think I can let that go. Let me tell you it is hard sometimes to let go of the past, we tend to hang on to memories and hurt but if you focus on the here and now and live in the moment you will be so much happier.
For me letting the past go has come in various steps, first letting my failed marriage go so I could find something better but also to forgive my ex for the hurt he caused me. I am much happier today and more thankful because of that step taken. Second I had to let go of other past hurts from a family member and a former friend, that was harder for me to do as I still deeply care for them but they have shown me that they want nothing to do with me. Deep inhale and exhale, it's hard for me to face that hurt sometimes because I tend to worry that I somehow damaged those two relationships, but I have to let it go and move on. I know that will take the most time yet, but I am ready.
Even as I write this, I can feel the change in my spirit and and an energy shift as I simply breathe deeply and exhale out all the bad.
Namaste.