Letting Go

Good Day,

My wife and I have had quite a year. With major house renovations, surgeries, recoveries, rehabilitations and auto accidents, we have had our share of ups and downs. Contrary to what one might think, these experiences have taught us a great deal about ourselves, our limits and the work that lies ahead of us.

One of the greatest things we have learned is how to let go. Many times we hang on when we shouldn't, we cling to situations that contain nothing and try to control the impossible. The reality of most situations is that we need to just ease up, and let go.

Letting go is not to stop caring—it means I can't do it for someone else.

Letting go is not to cut myself off—it's the realization that I can't control another.

Letting go is not to enable—but to allow learning from natural consequences.

Letting go is not to admit powerlessness—which means the outcome is not in my hands.

Letting go is not to change or blame another—it's to make the most of myself.

Letting go is not to fix—but to be supportive; it's not to judge—but to allow another to be a human being.

Letting go is not to be in the middle, arranging the outcome—but to allow others to effect their own destinies.

Letting go is not to be protective—it's to permit another to face reality.

Letting go is not to deny—but to accept.

Letting go is not to nag, scold, or argue—but instead to search out my own shortcomings and correct them.

Letting go is not to criticize and regulate anybody—but to try to become what I dream I can be.

Letting go is not to regret the past or fear the future—but to grow and live for the moment.

Letting go is to fear less and live more.

Have a wonderful day and carry this thought - Some people think it's holding on that makes one strong- sometimes it's letting go.

Peace and Love, Jim