Learn to let go
Oftentimes, we are our own worst enemy. We can sabotage ourselves, and our progress. We can hold ourselves back in a variety of ways, and never realize it. Sometimes, we can hinder our progress, growth, and experiences, all because we simply refuse to let go of things that we hold on to.
The excuses…. Far too often, we allow ourselves to cling stubbornly or stupidly (sometimes both) to old habits and patterns. But, ‘if we keep doing what we have always done, then we will keep getting what we have always gotten.’ (quote, unknown) This is part of the reason why I said, ‘Learn, to let go'.’ We can learn a lot if we are willing to honestly evaluate ourselves, our habits and tendencies, our flaws, and the choices that have gotten us to where we are in life. We have to be able to honestly and fully take responsibility for those things that we have control over. If we can take responsibility and not play the victim, or think we are helpless, then moving forward becomes a matter of choice and discipline.
Fear…. is one of the biggest reasons that many refuse to let go and jump into something new, even if we have a passion or a strong desire to do it, whatever that may be. Fear is one of the biggest deterrents that we can encounter, when it comes to pursuing something new. But, as I have learned, through experience, there are several awesome positives that come when you press into your fears and decide to let go and push forward anyways. These positives include: realizing that fear is usually just that, a simple imaginary thing that is much bigger in our heads than in reality. Pushing through your fear can also lead to greater personal growth. You grow when you challenge yourself and move into new areas that you have never been in before. Also, your growth and progress can inspire others to grow and try new things themselves.
Stubbornness…. Choosing to remain in your current situation is your choice. The issue is that you refuse to learn, you refuse to adjust, while knowing that you are the one who is responsible for your results. If you choose to continue doing the same things that you have always done, do not be surprised or upset that you keep ending up with the same results. If you continue to make the same types of choices, then you will continue to get the same types of results that you have always gotten.
Inexperience…. is another reason that many people refuse to learn to let go. If you have never done something, that is fine, but it is a terrible excuse for choosing not to try something new, or to do something differently. If you never go after something, then you will remain right where you are. Refusing to try something, is a decision that you make- to remain exactly as you are, and where you are. Inexperience should be seen as a great reason to try something new. When you try something new, you gain knowledge based on that experience.
When you learn to let go; you demolish fear, you become less stubborn and more flexible, and lastly, you gain experience. Learning to let go, will allow you to move forward as a person, as you pursue your passions, and as you gain wisdom through experiences.
Learn to let go, and see what happens when you do!