Some people believe holding on and hanging in there are signs of great strength. However, there are times when it takes much more strength to know when to let go and then do it.
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To let go is not passive. It takes conscious effort to let go of what no longer serves our lives. Letting go does not mean we allow wrong things to continue, nor do we lack the ability to take action. When we learn to let go, we release our complacency.
We cease holding on to the blinding anger, judgment, or resentment that may have paralyzed us; instead, we remove the fear that stops us. We free ourselves from ingrained habits that have enabled us to act and function in a specific manner.
By letting go of stagnant mindsets, we become liberated. Knowing the difference between those things we can change and accepting things we cannot is a cornerstone to taking charge of who we are.
It is easy to maintain the status quo because we act and react in ways we have always known. We function based on what is comfortable and familiar, often not realizing something is awry and missing in life. When we begin to question, this is a sign that change is upon us.
A let-go does not always require a complete makeover; it could be a simple adjustment to how we react or interact with others. However, sometimes, it is more extensive, requiring a total reset of our way of seeing.
We may come to understand that we are in a relationship, job, or social circle that is no longer for our greater good. We have outgrown what once was, and with clarity, we see our choices were based on no longer valid beliefs. Life has changed, and along with it, so have we.
Closing our eyes, pretending not to see, does not let go of outdated behaviors. Action is needed. The work starts with us. However, to get to the place of action, we must let go of the very beliefs of why we want to remain passive in the first place.
So, we must learn to let go of behaviors, situations, and people that prevent us from becoming our best selves. Letting go of the baggage we once carried with us can be frightening and liberating. Yet, it does not need to be daunting. Sometimes, it is instantaneous once we set our intent to change.
Change begins with a desire for more.
Letting go is a transformative action. It is not idle or inactive, yet it will take additional energy to shift into a new way of being rather than hold on to how we have always been. Greatness does not happen by remaining with what has existed. The very nature of excellence is the transcendence into more.
“Cry. Forgive. Learn. Move on. Let your tears water the seeds of your future happiness.”
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Patrick
Thank you again. I look so forward to reading your articles whether it is a re-read, a new post, or a re-visit. Mondays have become more fun thanks to your efforts. I hope you are healing yourself. All my best