It is in the past, it does not matter.

Ok, first. Watch this.
If you don't watch this, then what I will say will not make any sense. So..... watch it. :)

In my family, we LOVE to quote movies.  I mean, we watch so many of them, it is kinda hard not to pick up a few lines here and there. This one has always been a favorite.

Rafiki: "It is in the past, it does not matter." (it is only funny if you try to say it like Rafiki)

I think Rafiki has some pretty darn hilarious quotes, but they are also wise.

Do the things in the past really matter?  Does it matter what that one girl from that one class said to you on that day?
No.
It doesn't.  And if you think it does, then why?

I remember hearing somewhere that we, as humans, are almost incapable of forgetting the things in the past.
For example:
Brandon B. in third grade, called me a "Big, Fat, Chubby Leg." Now he called me this after I pushed him to the ground because he cut me in the lunch line.
I remember it because it made an impact on my life AT THAT MOMENT.  It has no purpose in my life now, so why worry?
I don't worry about anymore.  I let it go.

But that was also 10 years ago. It is harder to not worry about the things in the past when they are close in time.

Like when my friend didn't text me when I really needed to talk to her.
Or when I ruined a date with the guy of my dreams because I was so awkward.  (I still cringe at the hug)
Or when my roommates don't respect my stuff.

After several sessions of self-talk. Those things just seem so trivial. But remembering them can hurt.
I don't know if they hurt as bad at Simba getting wacked on the head with a stick, but it can hurt the heart.

Those things don't matter. Sorry Charlie, you can argue all you want on how your roommates are treating you like they don't care, but it makes no difference. It doesn't matter.

I think I was reading or listening to some talk, I have no idea where or when, but it came to my mind and it has kinda been my favorite idea ever since.

We came to this world to grow and progress and become like our Heavenly Father. We face day to day trials that test our faith and understanding of the Atonement. We came to this Earth for that purpose.
Our purpose isn't to shop at all the malls and pray on occasion.  This world was not centered around school and work and clothes. It was centered around of Father. It was created for our relationship with Him to grow. Our first priority in this life is HIM.  So why are we constantly worried about everything else, but Him?

Stop the worries about money.
Stop the worries about clothes.
Stop the worries about school.
work, friends, schedules, etc. etc. etc.

You guys know what you worry about.  I know what I worry about.

If we have a life centered around Him, then why are we worrying. He can take care of it all if we are focused on Him.