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I know this is stating the obvious, but the past is over. Okay, I'll backtrack. I've done hypnotherapy with a lot of people, and I've been on the receiving end of good hypnotherapy. And I'm amazed by how governed we all are by the past. In fact, the past seems to be both our greatest gift and our biggest problem, which makes sense. I mean, the past is what makes us who we are. The things we've learned, the love we've received, the positive experiences we've had, they're the major building blocks of ourselves and they help us to build our futures. But the unpleasant experiences, the scary experiences, instead of supporting us, they can hold us in their grip and they try to hold us back. But the past is over. And I know that sounds easy to say and totally logical to understand, but our nervous systems don't quite get get it. The past is totally over. Like the vast majority of it couldn't happen again even if we did everything in our power to reproduce it. I couldn't shove you back into a 12 year old body and put you back in middle school with every resource on the planet. A billionaire couldn't do it. Your grandmother couldn't do it. Even whatever we call God or source or the universe couldn't do it. The past is truly over, irretrievable and unrepeatable. So what exactly is happening when we suffer from the wounds of the past? Well, we are carrying the past in our bodies and minds. They're like vibrational recordings that repeat in us. We replay our childhoods, our high school experiences, our bad bosses or partners. And the negative stuff, the moments when we're scared tend to get sort of locked in there and play like broken records. So what do we do about that? Well, for really tenacious issues, you may want to get some individualized help. But tonight we're going to soften our relationship with some of those old experiences. The lighter ones, the easier ones, the ones you're ready to work on tonight. And if it's okay with you, you'll release the tension that they carry inside of you. It'll be cool. I promise. Before we get started, let's hear a quick word from our sponsors who make this free content possible. You know, deciding to start therapy is a big step. And in my experience, actually finding the right therapist can feel like its own barrier. Before I met my therapist, Meredith, I remember that search feeling frustrated at times, hoping I'd eventually find the right fit. And that's why I love Rula. They make the whole process simple, matching you with a licensed therapist who fits your goals, preferences and insurance coverage. Most Rula patients pay around $15 a session, sometimes even less, and appointments are often available as soon as tomorrow. It's care that supports you every step of the way as Rula stays involved, checking in to make sure your therapy is helping you move forward. Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high quality therapy that's actually covered by Insurance. Visit rula.com sleepmagic to get started. After you sign up, you'll be asked how you heard about them. So please support our show and let them know we sent you. That's r u l a.com sleepmagic. You deserve mental health care that works with you, not against your budget.