Letting Go….

Embracing and Releasing Real Emotions: A Journey of Growth

Letting go of emotions is hard.   They are so real and right now.  I know first hand that it is not easy.  This was written in April of 2017 originally, I am bringing it forward because the knowledge rings true today.  I’ve encountered situations that deeply moved me, teaching me the profound lesson of releasing hurt and other intense emotions.

An instance occurred where someone’s actions were clearly hurtful and unjust. For the first time, I chose to publicly address this behavior, standing firm against their disregard. This experience taught me that the issue wasn’t about me, but about the individuals involved.

While the specific events aren’t crucial, the emotions I grappled with and my struggle to let go are. These feelings—anger, hurt, fear, indignation—are neither good nor bad; they simply exist.

Lessons to Be Learned

The Universe chose me to deliver a lesson. The necessary actions unfolded, empowering others to challenge unacceptable behavior. My response initiated a wave of change.

Initially, I internalized these feelings, which led to self-criticism about holding on to these emotions. A tale of two monks reminded me that dwelling on past incidents serves no purpose. Instead of chastising myself, I acknowledged there was a lesson for me to embrace. As a human, it’s natural to experience complex emotions from surrounding events, and I have every right to feel them.

Letting Go is Taking Action

In response to these events, I addressed the first incident very publicly. The second was handled differently; I wrote a detailed account and escalated it to the person’s superiors. Both actions were appropriate for the circumstances and neither superior to the other. Each situation was a learning opportunity, helping me refine my approach for future encounters.

Growing Through Experience

My journey has been filled with learning, which I’ve shared in my recent lecture about the importance of letting go. Articulating this helped me move past and not allow these experiences to taint future moments. It’s essential to learn and not overthink.

I want to emphasize that letting go is often more challenging than it appears, but it’s a crucial step towards personal growth and freedom.