LET GO

For some people this is the hardest thing you can ever ask them to do - LET GO. It is even much easier for them to climb a 6ft mountain in a stormy weather than to simply just LET GO. A lot of us have justifiable reasons why we should hold on to that grudge, pain, hurt, bitterness but the truth is, it never pays. Rather, it creates so much darkness, bitterness, and unhappiness in our lives. You have to LET GO of past hurts and pains. Until we learn the art of “LETTING GO’” we would never live a happy uncluttered life. Even research has proven that those who know how to LET GO live a longer and more fulfilled life than those who do otherwise.

Let me take you through a journey of imagination or reflection as the case may be for you. Assuming, you were in a relationship where you cared so much for your partner. In fact,you gave it your all and your partner decided to call it quit…Yeah, I know what you are thinking. He or She has to pay, right? After all the care, love and affection. But guess what? You have to LET IT GO. 

When people walk away from you, LET THEM GO. Don’t try to talk them into staying with you, loving you, and caring for you. I know it’s hard, and it hurts so much that you are not sure if you can live another day, but the painful   truth is that your destiny is never tied to anybody that left. My friend once said to me, you have to LET GO of the good things to receive the BEST!   

Take note I said 'good things', so if someone leaves it doesn’t necessarily mean they are bad, it just means they are not the best fit for you and their part in your story is over.

If someone can’t treat you right, see your worth… LET GO of them. Don’t remain in an abusive or manipulative relationship just because you think you are so much in love and you can’t do without the person. You are beautiful and Strong. You are too much for anyone who doesn’t deserve you and there is nobody in this world like you… LET GO if they can’t see your value.

We have to stop revisiting those past disappointments and failure, just LET GO. 

If you ever failed before, it is not the end of the world. Failure is just another opportunity to try again and do it better. You can’t be perfect, because in God alone lies perfection. 

If you are trying to handle life’s challenges all by yourself, you have to LET GO and LET God. Until you let go of the reins of your life, God can’t take over. 

If you are holding unto evil thoughts and revenge, LET IT GO. You have to watch your thoughts for they berth your action. Don’t even give room to the negative thought, LET IT GO as soon as it comes.  

Some might think that by the act of revenge they have gained justice over a crime, but according to psychologists ‘revenge comes at a price'. Instead of helping you move on with your life, it can leave you dwelling on the situation  and remaining unhappy. There is no peace in revenge as opposed to what you think.

If you are getting distracted from your life’s purpose, LET GO of those distractions and Focus!

Finally let the past remain past. It can only get better if you learn to LET GO!

Written by: Odinaka Chukwu

From Lagos, Nigeria 

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