'Letting go' means different things to different people.
For parents, as children grow into adulthood, it is letting go of them as the child they once protected and nurtured. For youth, it is letting go of the familiarity and security of their home, as they step into an unknown world.
For some, letting go, is about letting go of people or situations that do not resonate with their trueself. For some, letting go, refers to letting go of something physical or material, for others, this could be emotional.
It is interesting to note that, every past moment represents a moment that we have had to let go of, since time is beyond our control. Sometimes, we are so happy, we wish that the moment could last forever. But, timewise, that moment passes, even whilst we have this thought. As such, we have had to let it go!
So, we are letting go of every moment, and this lesson on 'letting go' seems to be a continuous life-long lesson.
I started thinking consciously about the idea of 'letting go' during the 2020 lockdown. The world was forced into a sudden shut down; active social life and interactions, as we knew it, came to a sudden standstill, with the necessity to stay indoors.
Many of us, overwhelmed with this unexpected global change, were unable to come to terms with the situation for a long time. The gravity and uncertainty of it, was the worst to deal with! Staying home, brought on its own personal challenges, impacting all areas - physical, emotional, financial. We had no choice but, to surrender to this situation, and let go!
We all employed coping mechanisms to stay put and help us get through these times, safely and sanely. I too, emotionally, shut down, though, I needed to stay physically and mentally fit, and financially viable. I decided to go inwards, through meditation, reading, and music.
This opened up a lot of inner space, and a recognition of areas in my life that were calling in for healing. I just went with the flow of it all. This introspection, set me on a path of self discovery.
I started to recognize various patterns that had kept me stuck in a life that did not resonate with me. I made a conscious choice to 'let go' of some of these old patterns and thinking, and started to make small changes, in my thoughts, interactions and routines.
It is very challenging to let go of set patterns, as this programming gets ingrained in us for many years. But, once I recognised that, some of these were redundant, and were causing me to live a life, less than my true potential, I was able to be strong and consistent in my resolve to make the desired change.
I release myself from versions of me I created, just to survive!...Unknown
Dr. Shefali says "We look to change the patterns that have held us back in life, but breaking this cycle requires change and change requires the death of your old self."
So, for me, 'letting go' is about letting go of the old version of me - the timid, scared, people pleaser, who would avoid confrontations of any kind, just to keep the peace, the phobic who would rather stay home and walk the set path, so as to avoid any complications and/or inner panic. These, and other patterns, have restricted my life, over the years, inhibiting me from living my dream life.
SoulNotes to Self: Happiness is...letting go!
In retrospect, this 'letting go' was challenging and immensely painful. However, the end result is worth it!
I feel I am now moving towards the kind of life, that I truly want, while continuing my journey of self discovery.
I am making an effort to live consciously, rather than robotically, as was the case earlier.
As scary and overwhelming, it can seem to 'let go', there are rewards (light) at the end of this seemingly dark tunnel.
Because, letting go of the old, makes space for something new!
Letting go, of our old version, brings us freedom!
Letting go, of our doubts, inhibitions, fears, prejudices, brings us a brand new life, full of infinite possibilities, for growth, and a better version of ourselves and our life!
May you and I continue to find the inspiration to let go when we need to, and learn to trust our intuition, and surrender with conviction, that it is all for the highest good and deepest wellbeing of all involved!
I have realised, with this intention, one cannot go wrong!
Love, from my soul to yours!
Soulful
'Let it go'...from Frozen...Idina Menzel says it all so beautifully. The words resonate with me, and my life!
Lyrics:
The snow glows white on the mountain tonight Not a footprint to be seen A kingdom of isolation And it looks like I'm the queen
The wind is howling like this swirling storm inside Couldn't keep it in, heaven knows I've tried Don't let them in, don't let them see Be the good girl you always have to be Conceal, don't feel, don't let them know Well, now they know
Let it go, let it go Can't hold it back anymore Let it go, let it go Turn away and slam the door I don't care what they're going to say Let the storm rage on The cold never bothered me anyway
It's funny how some distance makes everything seem small And the fears that once controlled me can't get to me at all It's time to see what I can do To test the limits and break through No right, no wrong, no rules for me I'm free
Let it go, let it go I am one with the wind and sky Let it go, let it go You'll never see me cry Here I stand and here I stay Let the storm rage on
My power flurries through the air into the ground My soul is spiraling in frozen fractals all around And one thought crystallizes like an icy blast I'm never going back, the past is in the past
Let it go, let it go When I'll rise like the break of dawn Let it go, let it go That perfect girl is gone Here I stand in the light of day Let the storm rage on The cold never bothered me anyway
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