Let’s face it – change is often exciting, but more often than not it can be downright scary. There are times we want certain things to change in our lives, yet at the same time we fear the changes that we don’t want. Sometimes we fear changes that we do want, just because we have become familiar and somewhat comfortable with how something is – even if we don’t necessarily like it.
It’s true that when we change one thing, often in unpredictable ways, other things in our lives will also change. Therefore, we may stay in a relationship or a work situation that is not exactly right for us out of fear of losing what we do like about it. And yet, if we hold on to it, we will not be able to create space for what we genuinely want.
Getting what we want often means letting go of certain things we have become attached to in one way or another. Yes, this is difficult, but if we allow ourselves to remain in a holding pattern, then we won’t grow and experience new things. When we decide to let a relationship or a certain situation go, it is important to take time to acknowledge, and even mourn, this loss. By allowing ourselves to feel and work through the difficult emotions associated with loss, it will empower us to embrace changes and make space for new experiences.
Some of us think holding on makes us strong, but sometimes it is letting go.
Hermann Hesse
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