“Goodbye Yesterday” Size: 18” X 18” Original Acrylic Painting on canvas wrapped around a wood frame. Artwork by Nathan Jalani Taylor.

It is often said that we learn from our mistakes. This adage is particularly true when it comes to our personal relationships. Over the years, we all experience heartache, pain, and loss. These experiences can shape and mold us, making us better people in the end. But sometimes, we need to let go of the past in order to move forward. We need to say goodbye to yesterday.

When we look back on our past, it is natural to focus on the negative experiences. We dwell on the hurt and the pain, reliving those moments over and over again in our minds. But by doing this, we are only causing ourselves more harm. We are preventing ourselves from moving on and enjoying the present moment. Instead of dwelling on the bad, we need to focus on the good. We need to remember the happy times and cherish those memories.

Saying goodbye to yesterday can be difficult, but it is necessary in order to move forward with our lives. By letting go of the past, we open ourselves up to new experiences and new relationships. We give ourselves a chance to be happy again. So today, I say goodbye to yesterday. I let go of the hurt and the pain. I release