Letting go.

One of the most selfish things you can do is let go. My mother always told me “self-preservation is the law of nature.” This means you have to do everything within your power to survive. Many times this means letting go of the things that are hurting us. This can be loved ones, friends, jobs, and places. Your right to survive and will to thrive is predicated on our ability to let go.

You cannot grow if you do ever let go of the things that cause you pain and grief. I know it is hard to do that because those same things you need to let go are tied to other emotions like love, nostalgia, and the very powerful sense of loyalty.

Just do it.

But I am here to tell you, it is okay to let those things go. I know it is frightening. And the emotions tied to letting go don’t end as abruptly as the tie you sever. It may linger for a day or two, or even weeks. It may go and come back again a year later. But you still have to let go.

Acknowledge those feelings and fears. They are valid but, the freedom you gain in letting go is so much more powerful. The burden is lessened just by walking away. I write these words to you still letting go of things that I no longer want to control me.

Stick with it.

I need to write these words as confirmation as the decision I have made to walk away and be strong. Read these words to hold me accountable. Internalize these words so you can enjoy this freedom with me and embark on your own journey of letting go.

This is an ever evolving journey. Every time you are selfish enough to let something go, you will gain the strength to take on more from life. You have earned this. Don’t stop fighting for you. It is your right.