Time To Let It Go
Yup, 2nd blog post for today. Some days are like that, I’ve got things to say and my blog provides the perfect outlet. So here’s my latest “a-ha” moment to share with you. Ready for it? Here it is: before you can let something in, you’ve got to let something out!
This may or may not seem like a profound thought to you. And admittedly, it’s not a brand new one for me. It’s interesting, however, how I am reminded of these things at various times. And it would appear that it was time for me to be reminded that holding on to stuff, no matter what it is, doesn’t allow for other stuff to be let in.
I think what I’m most struck by in this moment is how this applies to emotional “stuff”. I know, for example, that what I want in my life experience is as much joy as possible. I get that I can’t be totally rid of sadness, anger, grief, etc; — life wouldn’t be complete without those things and indeed they are needed in order to provide contrast — that “full range of experience” thing that I’ve talked about before. What I noticed today, however, is that in my effort to have more joy than not, what I sometimes do is try to squash (read as “deny”) the presence of sadness, fear, grief, anger rather than release it. I sometimes forget that giving expression to an emotion is a way of releasing it, thereby creating room for what I really want.
So, what do YOU want in your life? Whether you’re talking about something tangible or not, the truth is that you need to create space for what you want by letting go of what you don’t want. So here’s my challenge to you – start letting things go and letting things out. Create the space so you’ve got room for what you want. I think it’s probably a more effective way to operate than trying to hold on to absolutely everything. Letting go and being in the flow are essentially two parts of the same thing. That’s my two-cents worth for now.
Wonderful, and too true! Indeed, releasing the old in order to make way for something new has been a theme for me as well; although mine tends to be in the physical rather than emotional. Still, an important concept.
Thanks for sharing! Blessings
You’re very welcome! I love knowing that my musings resonate with others and their experiences. Thanks for sharing your kudos! Blessings to you Antonia