Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\nEpisode 2220:\nDarren Fletcher's heartfelt narrative explores the deep emotional ties to the past and the challenge of letting go. Through a poignant story about his ex's compassion, he reflects on the necessity of living in the present and finding joy in the now, offering listeners a profound reminder to embrace the current moment and let go of past attachments.\nRead along with the original article(s) here: https://lovesagame.com/are-you-too-addicted-to-the-past/\nQuotes to ponder:\n"You talk to your friends about your ex until they are sick of hearing about it, rolling their eyes initiating shutdown."\n"She had tactfully given this soul his dignity and a meal, handling the entire matter in a way so as to not draw attention."\n"We should also be patient and understanding with those who are facing this addiction lovingly reminding them: 'Keep driving. Don\u2019t stop. We aren\u2019t there yet.'"\nEpisode references:\nChambers 20th Century Dictionary: https://www.amazon.com/Chambers-20th-century-dictionary-Kirkpatrick/dp/0550102345\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices