“When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long
and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones
which open for us.” ~ Alexander Graham Bell.
Am I the only one that has a hard time letting things, people, thoughts, etc go?
I was driving around running errands earlier today and a thought came to me - when we release something we're, also, opening ourselves up to receive something. By holding on to things past their expiration date, we're keeping dead, moldy, unfresh things in our lives.
Because it's comfortable. Like that favorite pair of sweats that we can always slip into or that ratty bathrobe that is uber comfortable but you wouldn't dare let others outside your immediate family see you in.
We enjoy being comfortable. We enjoy knowing what to expect from the people and things around us.
But that same comfort we take sanctuary in can be holding us back from the awesomeness the unknown possesses. We'll never know if we never take that first step. If we continue to marinate in fear and complacency we'll miss out on so much.
So take that first step...open your hands to release what needs to be released...and wait and watch to see what you catch.
If it involves a person, I am able to let go easier when I forgive. If it is a thing, I always look at the bigger picture that God most likely have something bigger and better! Nice blog Michelle!
ReplyDeleteThanks Yvonne! Learning to trust in God's planning is definitely a must! Appreciate you stopping by :)
DeleteThis same thought came to me Friday while out with people I haven't seen in a while. Time for me to step up my brand building.
ReplyDeleteYes ma'am!!! You've had lots on your plate but things will level out for you soon enough. Can't wait!
DeleteI really needed to read this today, there are just some thoughts going through my mind that I'm having a hard time letting go. I want to let it go, but it just keeps popping back up. Meditation is the solution for me, but this post rings so true.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear that! Meditation and prayer definitely helps. And sometimes I just have to check myself and push those unnecessary thoughts out my mind.
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