01/01/2026
Wishing you all a happy new year and hoping that 2026 is a good year.
As i reflect on 2025 i learnt valuable lessons. 2025 has allowed me to venture into the world of parenthood but it also had many triggers from the past.
This brings me to talk about a key message that is spoken about in the Lion King.
One of my favourite moments and a key message in the Lion King is around learning from the past. Do you know what scene i am talking about?
Simba has just relaised that his father lives on in him and that he has been hiding from his past. In this scene Simba is having a conversation Rafiki (the wise old baboon). Both of them talk about how change is good but it’s not easy.
Simba declares that going back means that he has to face his past and he has been running from it for so long.
Rafiki then hits Simba with a stick on the head. Simba asks him “What was that for?!!”, he replies “Doesn’t matter – it’s in the past”.
Simba then says – “Yes, but it still hurts.”
Rafiki then replies with his key message – “Ah yes, the past can hurt. But the way I see it you can either run from it or learn from it”
This message shows we are often defined by our past , the thoughts and the memories that we hold onto.
You're probably wondering how often do we let those thoughts and memories define our future and stop us being who we need to be or who we should be in life?
Everyone's journey is made up of lots of different experiences. The key aspect to take from Rafiki's message is what happened in the past should not impact what path we are on for the future. If you keep repeating / holding onto the past, there is a possibility you will find yourself on a permanent roundabout – going around in circles and not getting anywhere.
Allow 2026 to give you time to heal and focus on letting go or being free of any past memories/ thoughts that are preventing you from moving forward.
The past may hurt but it doesn’t last, and it is time to learn from that experience and move onto new ones that will help you be the best you can be.
The important message ive learnt from reflecting on my past is ;
my grief for loved ones resurfaced and many other challenges too. However I would like to thank my past and the past year for allowing me to be where i am today.
If you feel you are stuck and unable to navigate forward or need someone to speak to.
Due to a recent house move i am unable to find my works mobile. In the mean time please contact me via:
Email- klstherapy@outlook.com
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