Good Morning Monday! 

I hope you had a lovely weekend! Finding space amid challenges to reflect on what to let go of to discover what you might become is a worthy endeavor. The activity can be exceptionally mindful and a great way to invest in yourself.  

There seems to be an abundance of opportunities these days to entertain new ways of thinking and conducting our lives. Sometimes we become engaged in an active pursuit due to job loss or relocation, family needs, or merely a desire for a new path. Perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of developing something new is letting go of the past.

We find excuses to delay the process because we’re afraid of the unknown (or maybe the known!), or the effort it will take may require us to move into previously unchartered waters of experiences. Perhaps the last time we ventured into new areas, we were met with adversities that caused us to doubt our motives or plans. Someone may have criticized us, which brought up seasoned insecurities, prompting us to abandon our goals.

The reality is that if we find ourselves discouraged or distracted, we may not be able to enter into the next opportunity. We might not be able to let go of the current narrative to create a new and better personal story. Lao Tsu wrote:

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Others have echoed similar thoughts:

“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.” Ann Landers

“In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.” Buddha

“In the process of letting go, you will lose many things from the past, but you will find yourself.” Deepak Chopra

“Sometimes letting things go is an act of far greater power than defending or hanging on.” Eckhart Tolle

And Scripture teaches what happens when we let go of the past:

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV)

So we see that letting go doesn’t diminish us and lead to less; the intentional act of letting go provides more. In many cases, much more than we could ever dream of or imagine. Pushing past the discomfort and fear might hasten the blessings that are waiting to be accessed.

Practice letting go this week. Take baby steps to make it more palatable, but release unneeded perspectives. Liberate your mind to engage in creative pursuits. Do it boldly and with abandon ~ like that of a child ~ and see what excellent results manifest.

Be Well & Be Blessed!

Lucinda