The idea of letting go is probably the most cliché thing there is, but at the same time it means everything. When I started letting go of the things I could not change, I saw a shift in my life. My thoughts started to be more positive, my stress levels went down and I was an over all generally happier person.
And yeah, it is a lot easier to say just let the nagging thought or worry go. But when you start making an effort to, life gets so much easier. Stop thinking about what you cannot change and focus on what you can. If you do everything you can and do it well to make something happen, I believe it will work for you. But you must stop trying to make someone stay in your life who doesn’t want to stay.
A relationship is a two-way street. If they’re not putting in the effort, then stop breaking your neck for someone who doesn’t care. This is what took me the longest to realize. I fought for people that didn’t care. I fought for people that negatively affected me. When I let them go, I attracted more positive people and experiences into my life. Maybe, it’s a chain reaction. Maybe it’s just luck. Put effort into the relationships where people reciprocate. A friendship, a relationship with someone is something that requires attention. So pay attention to the ones that the other cares about too.
Let go of the past and the future. It’s over and done or it hasn’t happened yet, so stop stressing about it. Pay attention to the moment you are in. This is what is happening now. We often “can’t wait” for something or are so focused on things that haven’t even occurred yet. We lose ourselves to time, instead of being present. Be here now. It’s the only moment you truly have.
Lastly, try to focus on the feeling. Follow your feelings. How does something make you feel? Pay more attention to this. We want to feel happiness, gratitude, adventure, excitement. We’re only going to feel these things when we start realizing what makes us feel this way. Follow your bliss is the most powerful and relevant quote I’ve ever heard and when I started following my bliss, positivity entered my life. Look at what you have and the people in your life, there is always something to be grateful for and you can find happiness in the smallest things. You’re alive so let go and live. Life is freakin’ awesome.
