Mistakes are only mistakes if we do not learn and change because of them.
The true mistake would be holding onto our mistake…
Dwelling on the past of how things could have gone differently.
Here’s a little 3-step system on using mistakes as a stepping stone:
- Find the lesson in the mistake > what is the universe trying to teach you right now?
For example, if I am rushing around trying to get out the door and accidently drop a glass cup. Of course I’m immediately frustrated because I’m already late as it is, but I take a deep breath and laugh a little. “Yes I know I’m rushing around and need to slow down.” That’s the lesson: slow down, move at God’s speed, be in the moment, relax your nerves, getting worked up won’t make you un-late, don’t put yourself or others at harm because you are allowing your nerves to take over. - Commit to making a change
Going with the above example- once I find my lesson, which I shortly define as “move at God’s speed,” I immediately commit to making the change in my thinking and behavior. I clean up the broken glass with ease, breathing and working consciously to relax my nerves. I am feeling much more laid back and get to feeling that I will get there when I get there. I get to my destination 10 minutes later than I was scheduled to, however the person I was meeting was running even later than I was. Wow! Good thing I didn’t allow myself to stay worked up lol. Stories like this have definitely happened to me in real life, anyone else?! - Give thanks > thank the universe for the lesson it has brought you ♡
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