Letting Go

Hi. And good, whatever it might be, wherever you are. Welcome to Practicing Truth.

Today's Topic: Letting Go

But first, let me credit today's featured music: Better In Time by Leona Lewis.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you take what I say as food for thought.

Have a fabulous day!

Regardless of our race, gender, ethnicity, religion, or socioeconomic background, we all seek the acceptance of others. For the work we do, the goals we accomplish, the help we give, and simply for being who we are.

We are social beings. And have a need to belong. Sometimes to our detriment. One of the most demanding challenges for us is leaving a long-term relationship. Even those that are highly toxic. And not only personal relationships. But other types as well. Unequal social involvements, strained family relations, and poor job conditions. Among many others.

Social acceptance comforts us. And gives our lives meaning. So, to sustain it, we sometimes allow it to control us. To mire us in situations we really don't want to be a part of. To keep us in bondage… without chains!

Social interaction with other people is a basic need. But not at all costs!

As adults, we control our social situation. What we do and who we do it with are choices we make. No matter how much we love someone. No matter our financial needs. If the person we love harms us and our workplace is hostile, we do not have to remain in that situation. We can let it go! Move on. And create a better circumstance.

Easier said than done, Adam. I can't help how I feel about someone. And jobs don't grow on trees!

Difficult? Yes!

However, you are in control of how you feel about someone. You can walk away from a harmful situation the moment it becomes dangerous. But many choose to remain until the relationship becomes untenable. If you can decide to leave after being battered and bruised, you could have decided to move on long before that happened. And though jobs don't grow on trees, there are many available. With the proper skill set, another situation you control, you can find a job that pays a living wage!

Let go of that which is harming you! Whatever it is. Family, friends, employers, abusive lovers… take control of your life!

You only get one.

Live it as positively and as responsibly as you possibly can!

Thanks for listening.

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