Life presents challenges that can leave us wounded and setbacks. Our instinct is to cling to these moments, replaying them in our minds. We ruminate over what we could have done differently.
However, harboring these negative emotions serves no purpose; carrying this burden only weighs us down, hindering our progress and preventing us from seizing new opportunities. To release is not to forget, but to choose tranquility over bitterness. Clutching onto anger and frustration is akin to ingesting poison and expecting another to suffer; it corrodes us from within.
Our thoughts become consumed by pessimism, infiltrating every aspect of our lives. It impacts our relationships, our work, and our overall well-being. Opting to cling keeps us shackled to the past, depriving us of fully immersing ourselves in the present. The Stoic philosophers comprehended this notion profoundly. Marcus Aurelius articulated, "The best revenge is to be unlike him who performed the injury."
His words remind us that we cannot dictate the actions of others; we can only manage our reactions. Another Stoic, Epictetus, professed, "People are disturbed not by things but by the views they take of them." This profound statement underscores the significance of our perspectives.
We can perceive adversity as an avenue for personal development. Letting go is a deliberate choice, a resolution to relinquish the past and embrace the current moment. It is not effortless; it demands courage and dedication. Commence by acknowledging your emotions.
Permit yourself to experience the pain and resentment. Subsequently, make the conscious choice to release. Concentrate on the present moment. Discover delight in the minuscule details. Remember, you are not defined by your history. You possess the capacity for extraordinary accomplishments.
Here's to Love and Light.
Rev. Leslie C. Bonner
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