Holding on

Our ability to let go is directly proportionate to our emotional attachment to the thought, person, or object in question. There are beliefs we have held for years. They may be true or not true in reality, but we use them to guide the way we look at the world and those within it. We hold on to relationships that no longer serve either party and can actually be detrimental or destructive to both. Our fear may be that will be alone in the world if we separate ourselves. Or we may believe that this is all we deserve. We hold on to material objects for the memories they hold or for the financial investment we have made in them. When we say that we "can't" let go of something, we are really saying that we "won't" let go of it. Stop and examine the price you are paying for holding on. Is it emotional, financial? Now ask yourself what your life would be like if you could release what you are holding on to. What new freedom would you experience? You don't have to let go today, just be willing to consider this as an option and act on it when you are tired of holding on. What do you need to let go of today?