How to Overcome Being Stuck in the Past

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I feel like I’m stuck in the past.

I’m really struggling right now. Whenever something happens, the good memories just vanish from my mind, and only the bad ones stick around. These negative thoughts get so ingrained that they pop up unexpectedly during my daily life. No matter how hard I try to think of something else, nothing works. At first, I thought this would pass and didn’t take it too seriously. But now, every moment is filled with negative thoughts, and it’s really tough. The helplessness of not being able to control it makes me feel like I’m sinking deeper into a dark pit. How can I break free from being stuck in the past?

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On the surface, it seems like there’s nothing wrong with your situation. People around you think you’re living a happy life because you’re always surrounded by positive energy. This image comes from your impressive social skills. Like the King of Cups card, you genuinely care for people and are very empathetic. However, this is a social persona you’ve created. In reality, you need to act according to your own thoughts and preferences rather than worrying about others’ feelings. Because of social obligations, you’re forced to “pretend to be a good person.”

Of course, acting this way isn’t wrong. Everyone hides their true selves to some extent to maintain smooth social interactions. However, the gap between your true self and your social persona is more pronounced for you than for others. This is well-represented by the Three of Pentacles card. When you try to do things your way, you often find yourself clashing with others. In the end, you end up playing the role of a good person, which means you hide your true feelings. As a result, positive memories fade away, and your genuine emotions are lost. This space gets filled with negative memories instead.

Breaking Free: How to Overcome Being Stuck in the Past

Right now, the most important thing for you is to be honest with your emotions. To do this, you need to separate your thoughts from reality. You can achieve this through “self-expression” by writing. In other words, by writing, you can bring out the thoughts and feelings you’ve been suppressing. When you visualize them, it helps ease the pain and allows you to find ways to solve your problems.

By writing down your thoughts and emotions, you can separate yourself from your problems and view them objectively. Your bad memories will change from vague, invisible shadows into tangible forms that you can discard if you don’t need them. At first, you might wonder how to let go of these thoughts, but take it slowly and consistently. Gradually, your bad memories will fade away like dust in the wind.

The advice card you got is The Judgement Tarot Card. This card indicates that you’ve already heard the trumpet call. If you realize that it’s a call to heaven, you can reach it. But if you don’t recognize its meaning, you’ll end up back in the coffin. You’re in a transitional period right now, and if you slowly change using the methods mentioned above, you’ll have a brilliant tomorrow, free from being stuck in the past.

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