RELEASE and let go

Letting go is something most people find extremely difficult. As a result, they often get stuck in the past. The more they dwell on the past, the more they glorify it, even if their current perception has very little to do with what actually happened or how it truly felt.
​Letting go of a failed relationship is especially challenging. Why? There are many reasons. Perhaps the person was the love of your life, and you believe you will never love that way again. Maybe the person died, leaving you with regrets that you never said everything you wished you had. Perhaps your last conversation ended badly, with harsh words exchanged, and now you feel guilty that you can no longer make amends. Or it could be that you are so blindly in love with someone who is out of reach that you prefer living in a fantasy rather than facing the reality that they no longer care.
Whatever the reason, the fact remains: you are trapped in a fantasy of “could have, should have, would have.” While you linger in the past, you are missing out on the present. You’re denying yourself the chance to form meaningful new relationships and closing the door to new kinds of happiness.
Sometimes, this fear of letting go is a defense mechanism or a form of self-punishment. You might believe you are incapable of creating a new life, feel unworthy of happiness, or simply fear being hurt again. Perhaps you think moving on would betray the connection you had with that special person.
While these feelings are understandable, they ultimately hamper your growth and prevent you from living fully. Releasing and letting go is never easy, but it is far better to be in a position where you control the process, rather than being on the receiving end of someone else letting go.
Be brave, take heart, and believe in yourself. Trust that life will present new opportunities. Release and let go of whoever or whatever is holding you back. There is no better moment than the present to do so!