When It’s Okay To Let Go And How To

Letting go is not an easy thing to do, especially if you are letting go of something that you have dedicated your time and money to.

It’s kind of depressing to think about these things, so people prefer remaining in the situations they are in, despite how difficult it might be.

I want to propose to you that this should not be your story. You will discover that letting go will bring you more peace than you can imagine.

A litu about me

Through my years of living, I have come to realize that things that I have easily let go of are things that have cost me peace, that don’t align with my values, and things that are out of my control.

These basically form my basis of whether to let go of something or not.

• I have learned that peace is one of the things I guard with the best I have. I am least productive when I am not peaceful. I also become very cranky.
• It’s important to establish your non-negotiables so that you won’t break your back pursuing different things that work against that.
• Think of the different facets of life: career, family, finances, faith, etc. What rules govern you when it comes to these things?

These guiding principles feed into each other and it might sound like that as you keep on reading.

Your values will be your true compass whenever you are faced with decisions. 

The values that govern you should cut across every part of your life.

I’ll give an example, when it comes to money, are you okay with giving bribes? Would you compromise your morals to get a job?

Take time to think through these questions. Analyze and give your honest answer.

Already, by answering such questions, you know whether to let go of something or not.

I am a strong believer that when your peace is intact it’s easy to navigate through life, irrespective of how tough things might be.

I urge someone who is out there and battling with a decision to look inward.

Does your heart pound heavily and you dread doing something or going somewhere?

This is what it feels like when you do not have peace.

Peace means a stillness that is undeniable. It means being joyful in a decision you have made and making that choice over and over if you have to.

If you are not feeling that alignment with a decision you are about to make, it probably means you should reconsider.

That said, I also believe it’s possible to be at peace about something, but be afraid.

A perfect example, you might have made peace with the decision to quit a job but have fears regarding the future.

That is normal because this is something unknown.

However, when you are peaceful, navigating that future will be easier.

Consequently, when a matter is out of your control, it’s okay to let go. This is another aspect to consider when we talk about letting go.

The best example that comes to mind is when lights go out and you have some food in the fridge that might go bad.

What benefit is there worrying?

Do you have a generator? If the answer is no, then my fellow learner you have no business worrying about it.

It will only cause you pain and stress.

As I share this, I am speaking to myself. I find myself worrying about milk getting spoilt.

A wise person that I live with constantly reminds me that there is nothing I can do about it but just let go.

The best there is to do is pray about it and let it be.

I truly hope this makes it easier for you to let go.

In case you are not sure what to do, consider those three things

• Does it align with your values?
• Are you peaceful about it?
• Is it in your control?

It might be a good place for you to start.

All the best Learner!

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