Tuesday, November 22, 2011

"Giving up Control"

It's been awhile since I posted...I had some serious introspection to do in my life but some decisions have been made that I hope will ultimately lead to a richer, more balanced, and meaningful life for me.  I like to take control of my life by hanging on tightly, but I'm working on letting go of that need so as to realize the life that has been waiting for me.

"Letting go doesn't mean we don't care.  Letting go doesn't mean we shut down.  Letting go means we stop trying to force outcomes and make people behave.  It means we give up resistance to the way things are, for the moment.  It means we stop trying to do the impossible--controlling that which we cannot--and instead focus on what IS possible--which means taking care of ourselves.  And we do this in gentleness, kindness, and love, as much as possible."  Melody Beattie

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