About letting go...

Hello Friends,

There are many days I think about what it is to be able to let go and no longer think of that very thing. I must admit I struggle with how to do it well. Several years ago I used to spend time with a girl friend of mine. While I liked her and thought she was very smart, each time I came away from spending time with her I would feel exhausted and emotionally drained. I couldn’t figure out for a long time exactly what it was that bothered me until one day after a brief conversation it became entirely clear to me. Looking back now, I can’t imagine what took me so long to understand. Perhaps it was my patience in not wanting to say goodbye to the friendship so the process of letting go took me a while.

Being a positive person I found she was very negative and draining. Over time I came to know for sure that I simply didn’t gain anything from spending time with her and letting go of that friendship was the best thing I could do. It’s true that I did pain over it but time naturally worked to heal the emotion of it all and letting go became easier. What I know for sure is that it was the right choice. I think in our lives we must always take time to assess that which is giving us joy and happiness and that which is taking it's toll. While it may be difficult it is worthwhile. In the end we are a better person from deciding to let go. Until next time...

Blondie