Albert Einstein thought that time was a human construct due to the fluidity of space and dimensions. This is most readily applied to the concept of linear time. Yet, in a traditional day, humans are unable to stop or control “time.” Clocks will keep moving the hands forward, and circadian cycles will come and go endlessly. The sun will rise in the morning, and set in the evening, as planet Earth continues rotating around the Sun.
One concept that is seldom acknowledged or discussing is “spiritual time.” Consider how when you dislike something you are engaging in how time seems to slow to a crawl. On the flip side, when you are enjoying an event like a great date, how time seems to fly by. Why does this occur? When your spirit is buoyed and you fully immerse in an activity you lose track of linear time and reality. Instead, your connection to spiritual time takes precedence.
There are times that we cannot detach ourselves from a time of struggle or trauma. Despite our best efforts, we cannot move beyond it. This happens because our spiritual essence is trapped in this painful period, and therefore our mind keeps returning to this experience. This hinders our ability to move forward and grow. History keeps on repeating itself in the form of toxic relationships, dead-end jobs, or maladaptive behaviors. This can be true of events that were one minute or multiple decades in the past.
People may believe negative experiences can be due to karma. Our spiritual memory has stalled out for an array of reasons and you are attracting negative energy into your current or future life. This phenomenon can happen independent of linear time. So, what then can one do to change this? Adapt a mindset that you have a purpose in this world and life. You must strive to do your best to help humanity. You are worthy to have fulfilling relationships, events and goals. If you are trapped in the past try to accept the flaws of yesterday. It is not up to you to be judge and jury. Is there any better to holding onto something that is bringing you pain and darkness?
Surrender
Release any expectations to an experience and your views on it. Reassure yourself this bad phase is in the past and can no longer harm you, unless you continue to permit it.
Trust
Things happen for a reason. We learn from mistakes and it enables us to grow. Embrace the lesson and then work to release it, rather than letting it consume you.
Mindfulness
Live in the present. Only then can you stop living in the past, which in turn can mitigate feeling of guilt, shame, or hurt.
Acceptance
Make peace with the past. Try to adjust the way you relate to it and how you perceive prior events. Begin and maintain a meditation practice to increase mindfulness. There is no particular reason we have to face struggles or trauma in our lives. When you can learn to accept and cultivate peace, you can maximize the joyful moments in your life. Look for the lessons and the way they have helped you grow. Look at where you are in life now and how much progress you have made. This will help you focus your energy on future goals and what matters in your life.
Be bold
Periodically take risks. The challenges and opportunities can help you shift into new phases of life or mindset. Just because something was negative in the past don’t mean history will repeat itself. Life will be filled with ups and downs, but you will grow. You will gain insight and strength. The more linear time passes, you will only regret the times you missed out on opportunities or didn’t challenge yourself sooner.
Spiritual time is far more profound in our life than linear time. It is spiritual time that fills our existence with joy, success, and progress. Work to align your concept with linear time with the time pattern that nurtures your soul. Find ways to put your past behind you in order to embrace a vibrant present that can embolden you for positive future growth.
