Let Go!
A special friend of mine once told me that letting go is simply making a decision to no longer allow something from the past to influence my life now or to reduce my inner sense of peace and well being. We all need to let go of the beliefs and attitudes that prevent us from experiencing the joy of the moment and ask ourselves the question: “What would I like to change in my personal life?”
It is never easy to let go of one’s pain, but to keep nursing one’s pain can ruin one’s life and happiness. One must move on, no matter what, because the world doesn’t stop turning if we keep on licking our wounds. Easier said than done, but we have to be kind to ourselves and do something to face the world again with courage. Everything happens for a reason, and from this emotional tidal wave, we can gain some kind of enlightenment and lessons which can make us better, stronger, and tougher persons.
To let go of the past without hate, and to forgive in order to live, I suggest the following:
- Make a commitment to positive thinking. Positive perception and self affirmation like “I am good enough” is the first step to personal empowerment.
- Prayer for those who have hurt or abused you and for guidance. One must realize that it is difficult to hate someone that your are praying for.
- Forgiveness is a big step in the healing process. We must also face whether we have “pardoned” someone with complete forgiveness, or simply “paroled” him.
It’s time to let go of the past, to release that which no longer serves our growth, and to rebuild upon a new foundation. We are all healers, and this is a great opportunity to transform our lives in a way that will nourish our soul. We need not be guilty of creating a life of happiness, and there’s no need to hurt those who have limited us in freeing ourselves. Letting go is not usually burning a bridge, but often an inside job. Letting go might mean changing our belief patterns, the way we process emotions, and how we view life.
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