Shock Value: Entry 104 "Just Let Go..."

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Today's Topic: Just Let Go...

Today is one of those easier said then done talks. I know some of you all struggle with this every second, minute, hour, and day. That is learning to let go. Letting go of things you can't fix, can't control, or those things that just don't won't to be kept. Lets go deeper.

There are a number of things in this life that you can't fix. Perhaps it was a previous relationship or marriage. Maybe it was a relationship with a friend that ended horribly, or other circumstances beyond your control, like your check at the end of the week not being enough to cover all your bills. All of us struggle with these things, but I will simply like to remind you of the Serenity Prayer. In lamens terms, change/fix the things you can, and accept those you can't and ask for the wisdom to know the difference. It is important to come to the realization that there are some things you just can't repair. You need to Just Let Go of these things. If its the past, it is the past. Be reminded of it, but don't let it become present again.

There are things that no matter what we say or do remain out of our control. We can't naturally change our skin color, eye color, and shape, without strenuous exercise, cosmetics and products of some type. But, one wouldn't be natural at that point. You can't control your boss's decision making on the scheduling or how slow people drive in the fast lane. Or even worse, why your favorite store has 55 registers and only six are open at the busiest time of day. Unfortunately, you just have to deal with these things. None of them present a choice between life and death, so it is of mass importance that you Just let Go. Stressing over these things will only lead to an untimely death.

Lastly, I have to address keeping things or people that want to be kept. How many times do you have to tell him/her what you want or need in this relationship? You have done everything but draw a picture. You have talked and talked. Forgave and Forgave. What more do you think you have to do? I think people are the hardest of all to let go. But you have no idea how much you may be doing yourself or that other person a favor. You owe it to yourself to be happy. If you aren't happy with the one you are with, then why be there? I know you are going to say, "it's complicated." There is nothing more complicated then becoming a infidel because you aren't getting what you deserve at home. If your body is there, but your heart isn't, it's time to Just Let Go. Later in life you will regret staying and the other people you missed because you were sticking around, always alone waiting on Hakim/Tiphanii to change. At some point you have to do them and you a favor, and move on.

Letting go is a challenge, but so is living. You wake up every morning not knowing what to expect. But, you get up and you make the best of your circumstances and situation. I am just trying to give you a few pointers that I think will make navigating this course of life a little easier. Some things need to be kept, keep them. But there are some things you just have to --- JUST LET GO! Knowing the difference is the key.

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