Dear Dawn...

I am feeling as though something is missing from my life but cannot figure out what it is. For the most part I am very happy and have much to be grateful for and yet there is a deep sadness inside and a longing to be/do/have more; of what I really do not know. Can you help me to understand where this feeling is coming from and what, if anything, I should do about it? Thank you very much for your help with this. L.K.

 

Dear L.K.,

The greatest message I am getting right now for you is that although on the surface your life is really good and you are happy for the most part, there is a part of your past that is keeping you from fully living in your heart and feeling the gratitude that you know you should feel more of.

Time really does heal all wounds but through forgiveness of yourself and others related to this past situation you will experience this healing more quickly.

It feels as though you are taking on a responsibility for the feelings of another person in this past situation; this is a burden that is weighing on your heart more than you realize. You can let this burden go through clear choice and intention.

Once you have been able to do this and you are back in your heart there will be many new opportunities presented to you that will allow you to express yourself in more creative and fun ways. This is what you ’feel’ is missing from your life at this time.

You have an amazing future ahead of you with early retirement being indicated as well as a very happy and peaceful family life.

Your key to manifesting this as well as the sense of accomplishment and joy that result from it is in healing the issue from your past, releasing yourself from the burdens of other people's feelings, and allowing yourself to become the heart centered person you used to be.

You cannot change the past and you cannot change how others feel but you are in full command of how you choose to perceive your past and respond to the feelings of others. Ultimately, you are only responsible for your own feelings and you do deserve to feel happy and full of life once again.

Every day is new day ….Just for today be willing to do whatever it takes to release yourself from your past so that you can live more fully in the present. This will open you to all of the beautiful gifts the Universe has in store, so to speak, for you. You are a very giving and generous soul and now it is your time to receive. Letting go of the past will pave the way for this in magical ways. You are very strong and I know you can do this. Sending you much love during this time and I am holding the space for your best life.

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