Grace for the Past, Growth for the Future

We often carry the weight of old decisions like heavy luggage we never meant to pack. It sneaks into quiet moments—those “what was I thinking?” memories, those painful reminders of choices we wish we could undo. But here’s the truth: you are not that version of yourself anymore.

Let that sink in.

One of the most important lessons we learn on our journey is that growth requires grace—especially self-grace. The truth is, we all make decisions that don’t align with who we are today. Whether it was a relationship, a job, a missed opportunity, or the way we treated ourselves or others, we must remember: the goal was never perfection—it was evolution.

You made it through. You survived that season. And that alone is worth pausing to honor.

Give yourself permission to release the shame and guilt. Not because you didn’t make mistakes, but because you’ve grown from them. Mistakes are not final—they’re part of the path. Part of becoming wiser. Kinder. Stronger. You know better now, and because of that, you do better now.

Grace doesn’t ignore what happened. It acknowledges it without holding it against you. It says, “I see what you did, but I also see who you’re becoming.”

So today, if your thoughts start to spiral into old regrets, stop and remind yourself:

• I did the best I could with what I knew.

• I’ve learned. I’ve changed. I’ve grown.

• I’m allowed to outgrow versions of myself.

• Grace is not just for others—it’s for me too.

This journey is not about having a flawless track record. It’s about looking back with compassion, moving forward with intention, and celebrating the simple truth: you’re still here. You’re still becoming.

You don’t live in that place anymore—and that’s something to be proud of.

Let grace carry what guilt was never meant to hold.

Shutanda