Ep #35 Starting over: Life after Setbacks

"You can't live in the past!' Some pieces of advice are easier said than practised. We all know (on paper) not to live in the past but it can be incredibly difficult to implement. Especially if as far as you can see, your past was more pleasant than your present, and your future isn't promising either. Living in the past can be precarious because it keeps you stagnant. Stationary people are not exempt from having big dreams and those desires will remain just that. So how can you move forward if a setback has kept you stuck? In this episode, I share my thoughts on being future-minded. Future-mindedness does not mean ignoring the present or pretending the past did not happen. Rather it is choosing to be inspired by God's promise of a beautiful future- even if you can't see any evidence of that. When we spend time recreating good feelings, we can remain tethered to the past; we tend to do this during or after a setback. I also share practical tips on propelling forward after life has kept you grounded. Resources: Laraba Catering - Traditional Nigerian Catering Your path shines brighter- Proverbs 4:18 Moving from glory to glory- 2 Corinthians 3:18 Related Episodes Ep #2 The Rock Star Story: Rising Above the Challenge Ep #6 Joy or Pain: Emotional Decision Making Toks' Quotes to Note: Just because you can't see the fruit, does not mean the roots are not growing. Your thoughts are the seeds of your words, your words are the seeds of your actions and your actions create the life you live. God's plans for you are an improvement on what you've ever known. Connect with me To subscribe to this podcast, hit the subscribe button where you are listening. You can also join my friends' list on my website toksaruoture.com Find me on Instagram and Facebook and YouTube Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS