When the past is present

When I was a little girl and climbed up on the table at Dr. Grady Black's office to receive my yearly shots, I remember the fear.  Yet, I also remember the trust.  The trust that he was always going to make me feel better.  And, he did.  We are taught to trust figures of authority -- Doctors, Pastors, Teachers, Administration and still to this day, I put my trust in my Doctor.  

I'm having a rainy day inside.  It's time to exercise the coping skills I've been taught and blogging is at the top of the list.  In writing things out, I am focusing on the top 2 things my Doctor said to me last week when leaving his office.  

1.  Live in the now.  
2.  We cannot control others actions.  

Simplistic words, yet truly powerful when we put them to practice.  When past actions come calling, stay in the present.  Do not think about what has happened before or what might happen.  Be in control and not fearful of the past.  The past can serve as a learning experience as long as it doesn't limit our future.