As you learn to let go, may you be kind to yourself if it does not seem to happen all at once. As the tides ebb and flow, so too might this experience of holding on and releasing. If “letting go” feels like too much all at once, let yourself consider one thing at a time. For some, this might be a whole area of life––such as a future plan that you’re reconfiguring or reconsidering. For someone else, it might mean taking a break from a certain kind of way of working toward an outcome so that you can reassess. Whatever it is, no matter how small or great, remember that this takes great courage to do and that is all the more reason to be gentle with yourself.
No matter the number of times a day you must hear the words “schedule,” “plans,” or “deadlines,” you are allowed to seek out spaces in your life where you can let those things go. Let the idea of an ebb and flow remind you that there is also room in this life for “pause,” “rest,” and “breathe.” – Morgan Harper Nichols
