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C h e c k o u t A B M P 's l a t e s t n e w s a n d b l o g p o s t s . Av a i l a b l e a t w w w. a b m p . c o m . 35 If it weren't for every one of our past experiences, we would not be who we are today. When we find compassion for our past mistakes, we also find trust in ourselves moving forward. on is a miracle. There is no one else like you, there never has been, nor ever will be. You are a unique expression of life and every step of your journey has added up to who you are now. Say to yourself, I forgive myself for my past money mistakes (you can even be specific here and mention the exact instance you are working with). I realize I was doing the best I could with the information I had then, and I forgive my past self for not knowing what I could not have already known. I recognize this experience as a step in my journey. I have learned from this experience so my future decisions will be better. I am free now to love and honor myself for all that I am and proceed forth on my journey with more love and knowledge. Learning to forgive ourselves for past money mistakes is a big step toward turning our negative experiences into wisdom that can serve us. Becoming good at something always involves trial and error. When we find compassion for our past mistakes, we also find trust in ourselves moving forward. Jennie Hastings, LMT, BCTMB, has studied money in the therapeutic process from every angle: as a client, patient, and practitioner. From the very beginning of her bodywork career, she received business training and coaching. Now she helps other massage therapists break through limiting beliefs about money with private and group coaching. She can be reached at jennie@massageblossom.com. My most sensitive and painful money mistake was when I sent money orders totaling $5,000 (all of my savings at that time) to join a women's empowerment circle in Canada. This was not my worst money mistake in terms of amount, but it was the worst mistake in terms of how I felt about it. This experience negatively affected my relationships with my friends and caused me to act in ways I would not have otherwise. I felt shame about the experience and how much energy it drained from me. Money mistakes happen. We can always look back and bemoan our bad decisions. We can beat ourselves up for the indefinite future. We can hide our mistakes and pretend they never happened. But will that change where we are today? Will that bring back the money we foolishly spent or gave away? What would really be different in our lives today if we had not had that experience? What if we could find peace in the moment by realizing that everything we have ever done was about getting ourselves to where we are today, and we are happy with that? Where we are right now is enough. Who we are right now is enough. And if it weren't for every one of our past experiences, we would not be who we are today. FORGIVE YOURSELF Take a moment and draw a few deep breaths. Place your hands over your heart and connect with what a magnificent creature you are. Feel your breath move through your body and notice the beat of your heart. This journey of life you are