It is quite ironic to see little kids singing along to the lyrics of "Let it Go" from the popular movie Frozen. Why the irony? Because little do these children know that the dilemma faced in this song, that of letting go, is something that they will without a doubt struggle with for years to come. A huge part of growing up is learning when to let go. Whether that be possessions, friendships, or even grudges. Knowing when is the right to time to detach yourself from something that is ultimately hurting you.
A lot of us are awful at cleansing and getting rid of tangible things. Whether it be book that you're never going to read or the shirt you haven't worn in years. Holding on to these things provides some sort of comfort but I'm learning more and more that clutter is not good and can take a huge toll on ones sanity. It's important to get rid of things that we think we can't live without but sometimes we're better off without them. When can be even harder to let go of are things that happen to be in the abstract form.
Too often we find ourselves grasping desperately at something thats already out of our hands. I always thought that friendships were something that never really ended unless you have a huge falling out, but I'm learning more and more that there are some friendships that don't end in a huge a brutal blowout. Rather some of them just ade slowly until they cease to exist. Sometimes letting them fade is the best thing to do. We constantly feel the need to make things work at all costs, but sometimes you have to realize that it's just not gonna work. Sometimes you have to just let a friendship fade and appreciate the time you did have.
Negative feeling are also things that we definitely need to let go of. Im beginning to realize that grudges don't do anything but hurt us and weigh us down. Sometimes it is better to just settle something and not harbor negative feelings toward someone. Sometimes we should forgive people even when they don't deserve it, and this isn't for their benefit but rather our own. Not letting your heart or judgment be clouded by hate and nasty demons that should've been let go of a long time ago.
Letting go can be very tough. Sometimes it even seems impossible, but it is necessary. Some things are out of our control or reach and it is better to accept this and stop holding on so tight. That is the only way to truly find peace within ourselves.
