Yes, you read it right. I said "can't." What you can't let go of is often the thing that has the most power over you. And yes, it's also the thing you have to let go of the most. Let's delve in with this beautifully written poem to shed light on letting go.
"To Let Go does not mean to stop caring,
it means I can’t do it for someone else.
To Let Go is not to cut myself off,
it is the realization I can’t control another.
To Let Go is not to enable,
but to allow learning from natural consequences.
To Let Go is to admit powerlessness,
which means the outcome is not in my hands.
To Let Go is not to try to change or blame another,
it is to make the most of myself.
To Let Go is not to care for,
but to care about.
To Let Go is not to fix,
but to be supportive.
To Let Go is not to judge,
but to allow another to be a human being.
To Let Go is not to be in the middle arranging all the outcomes,
but to allow others to affect their destinies.
To Let Go is not to be protective,
it is to permit another to face reality.
To Let Go is not to deny,
but to accept.
To Let Go is not to nag, scold, or argue,
but instead to search out my own shortcomings and correct them.
To Let Go is not to adjust everything to my desires,
but to take each day as it comes, and cherish myself in it.
To Let Go is not to criticize and regulate anybody,
but to try to become what I dream I can be.
To Let Go is not to regret the past,
but to grow and live for the future.
To Let Go is to fear less,and love more."
- Author Unknown
It took me many hard knocks, painful lessons, wasted time, to finally learnt the art of letting go. Over time,I've learnt that stubbornly holding on to something that you know is not working out, resisting the flow, will cause more harm to yourself than good. And the bad news is, eventually, you still have to let go.
When I finally decided to let go of what was not serving me, I gained my energy and power back in my life. Looking back, I wished I had let go much earlier. However, it's never too late. Here's how you can start.
Shed light on what you can't let go of and make a conscious effort to dissociate yourself from that. Sometimes it just take an act of courage. Here's some examples...
- A toxic relationship that brings you more sadness than happiness
- A limiting belief about yourself
- The false self
- A fixed mindset (try having a growth mindset instead)
- A preconceived judgment
- Negative people in your life
- A job which no longer inspires you
- Negativity, Laziness, Procrastination
- Any more? Do share your ideas in the comments box below!
Ready to let go of something that is no longer serving you? Here's some inspiration for your much needed boost.
Featuring Elsa from Disney's Frozen- This popular hit highlights Elsa's shedding of her old identity, accepting herself for who she is and embracing her unique gifts.
As what the proverb said: Short term pain, long term gain. Letting go is not easy. It takes courage. It takes a leap of faith. However, do yourself a favor and let go of what is weighing you down. Identify something you can let go off today...and let yourself soar!
Namaste.
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