"The past is history, the future is a mystery, and today is a gift, which is why it is called the present." - Unknown

Sometimes we find it difficult to be in the present, but when we remain in the past, we experience feelings of guilt. When we try to anticipate the future (fear of the unknown), feelings of worry are stirred up. But by being in the present, we have acceptance.

It is so important to close the door to the past. Take the lessons learned and bring them to the present, forgive whomever needs to be forgiven (and that includes yourself!) and close the door to the past. Forgiving does not mean condoning a behavior, it simply means letting go of the negativity that is taking up space in your mind and allowing room for the positive. We don't necessarily forget when we forgive - as to not let certain things happen again. We can't worry about the future because the future is not promised. Think of it like this - you walk into an ice cream shop and you see a big sign that says, "Free ice cream sundaes tomorrow"! You can't wait to come back and get your free sundae. You walk in the next day, tell the clerk you are there for your free sundae. He gives you a puzzled look and you point to the sign and tell him you were there yesterday. He promptly tells you that the free sundae is tomorrow! So, you see...tomorrow never comes. It simply becomes today!

By living in the present - one day at a time - you have acceptance and ready yourself to take in the positive!