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How often have you thought about letting go of a memory or a relationship? (I’ll wait.) This is one of the most powerful things you can do for yourself and your life. We carry with us far too many burdens that we could, and should, let go of. Last week, I suggested you make a list of the things you wish you would let go of. Did you start that list? When you do, likely more thoughts will come. Journal them out. Add whatever you need to, to that list.
Now ponder, for a moment, the “street sign” above. If it pointed to Maple Street to the right, and Oak Street to the left, it would be clear that you needed to choose EITHER one direction or the other. And so it is with each thing troubling us, that we are needing to release. We can either focus on the thing, on yesterday, OR on our Now, with an eye to the future. I hope you’re thinking it will be better to turn into tomorrow, into the future.
Here’s an example: yesterday, I spent at least 90 minutes scheduling a CT scan. No kidding. I phoned, as the imaging company had requested, in both a phone message and an email. Let’s call them ABC Imaging. Their system said to leave a message and they would call me back to schedule. Two hours later, no call from ABC Imaging. And I need to get this scheduled so I can get the door estimator on my calendar, to come over and discuss replacing my front door. I tried using the link in ABC’s email and got dead-ended when it required the PO Box for my insurance. My insurance doesn’t have a PO Box. Besides, I already know this is not covered by my insurance and I will be happily paying $85 out of pocket. Finally, I found access to a chat bot. Yay! There was even an option for live chat. Yay! It took awhile, but the live chat reps came through, and I got an appointment at the location I wanted and at the time I wanted. And then I was drained, having tried not only today, but other days, without success in reaching them by phone. But wait! I got what I wanted!
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Now it was time to let go, rather than thinking about it and complaining to my friends about how long it took. Yes, it was an energy suck, but since I got the appointment, it was time to let it go. The sequence of dealing with ABC Imaging keeps trying to flicker through my mind. But I want to let it go. Otherwise, I will keep recalling how frustrating and tiring all the false tries were. But why? How would that help anyone or anything? Now, instead of recalling the frustration and tension, I flip my thoughts to how delighted I am to have the appointment lined up now. I am turning into my future on this topic, instead of allowing myself to think of the past.
Try this for one minute: stand up and look forward. Now, without moving your body, try to look backward. It is impossible, right? (It’s OK to sit now.) You cannot look forward and backward at the same time! I cannot feel grumpy about ABC Imaging and also be pleased, looking forward, at the same time! For my energy and for the sake of my other concerns today, I need to look forward only.
So how about you? How is your list of let-goes coming along? I will be back with more posts on why and how to let go. Why not explore this road more with me? You’ll feel much better. And that will be you, ever more Healthy, Happy, and Loving Lifesm!
Kebba Buckley Button is a stress/energy expert, holistic healer, and award-winning author who celebrates life. She has a longtime natural healing practice and is an ordained minister. Among her books are: Discover The Secret Energized You (http://tinyurl.com/b44v3br), Inspirations for Peace Within: Quotes and Images to Uplift and Inspire, and Sacred Meditation: Embracing the Divine. The books are available on Amazon and through Kebba’s office. They are also available in Scottsdale, Arizona, at the Franciscan Renewal Center bookstore and at the bookstore at St. Barnabas on the Desert Episcopal Church. Or simply email us to order: kebba@kebba.com . Thank you!