Learning to Let Go ~ It's Not Always a Bad Thing

One of the things that I have learned along the way after living six decades on this earth is that things and people will come and go. I have often found myself desperately clinging to things, people, relationships, jobs, etc., when it was clearly the best thing to simply let them go. Sometimes, letting go is the right thing to do.

Let's take a look at what letting go can look like:

RELATIONSHIPS: Some relationships are only for a small season of our lives, while others are for much longer. The important question to ask yourself is whether the relationships in your life are bringing you joy, pain, frustration, love, or companionship. Learning to evaluate the relationships in your life is an essential lesson for us all. And, it's ok to let some relationships end and to move on.

PEOPLE: Like relationships, people will come and go throughout our lives. Some we build various relationships with, while some are just passing acquaintances. Some people bring you life and energy, while others are energy vampires who bring way too much drama. Some people require you to walk on eggshells, while others are easy to be around and are easy-going.

THINGS: Now, this one, surprisingly, is a tough one for many. We get attached to our "things" very easily. And, after a while, those things become piles, collections, fill up closets and drawers, causing us to wonder why we ever needed those "things" in the first place! In real estate, we often see homes filled with "things" that will need to be thinned out or tossed when a home goes on the market. A good rule of thumb is to take the time to clean out a drawer, cabinet, or closet on a regular basis to keep the clutter down.

HOMES: This is the one that many people have a tough time letting go of. When we sit in on those listing appointments, we hear the trepidation setting in and sometimes relief. Homes are filled with memories and experiences. What I've shared with many homeowners is that a house is a structure, while the home comprises the people. who live in them. Keeping this in mind can help someone to "let go" when the time comes to move.

Letting go can free us to take a new step forward. When we learn to "let go", we can then seek new adventures and open ourselves to new experiences and new relationships. What is it that you are holding onto tightly that you might need to let go of today?