"Let go of what doesn't serve you."
I see that saying everywhere. Home Goods, Hobby Lobby, Facebook and self-help books. Let go. Of what doesn't serve you. But what does it really mean? How do we, how do I know what is serving us/me and what isn't??
Serve is defined as " to be useful or of service to"
So the advice can be translated to letting go of what is not useful or of service to you, anymore.
We could easily break this down into a multitude of avenues...
Things that:
-take away your energy, negatively
- drain you mentally and emotionally
- bring you self-doubt
- give you nothing in return (within reason)
- serve no real purpose to you and the life you lead
The world we live in is so scary and it can be difficult processing the endless emotions associated with it, especially for a long period of time, and it seems like many more to come. Even if you aren't feeling directly impacted, the last few years have taken a toll on everyones emotional and mental health. This isn't even just a worldwide standpoint, I feel like a lot of the people I associate myself with or have met have really endured a lot over the last couple years.
But maybe, we are clinging to remnants of things that are comforting during these rocky times, but I mean, who am I to say that you should get rid of them? That you should throw them to the waste side. We all want and need, to feel safe. Whatever that is to you.
Hypothetically, this attachment to things that arent providing value to you anymore, much as the need to be in control, tasksts that could be done by someone else, goals for years to come or those wilting flowers that aren't coming back to life, regardless of how often you water them...
Does any of that resonate with you?
One thing I know that I need to work on letting go of is feeling like I need the answers to everything. I can't start something new or write about a new topic unless I already know how the story unfolds. But that isn't how life really works, is it?
Sometimes, in order to let go, you have to figure out what you want to embrace instead. What you want to focus that energy on, in its place. Maybe it is embracing less and keeping everything minimal for a while. Maybe it is putting that focus, that time back into yourself or a old lost passion.
Try asking what is nourishing to you, what provides you comfort and what is giving you the energy to do the things you want to do (the basic necessities that you need to keep yourself going, joyfully.)
Letting go and making space can look like...
Physically:
- Get rid of those dying/wilted flowers and plants- make space for new ones!
- Donate the clothes that are 2 sizes too big, the clothes that you dont wear anymore and have no need for
- Go through those crap drawers, whether they be in your kitchen or in your make-up vanity, if you haven't touched it in the last 90 days, let it go.
Emotionally:
- Watch a movie that always makes you cry (the joyful, happy cry kind)
- Take a walk around your favorite outdoor shopping mall
- Read a book that excites you
Mentally:
- Brain dump everything from your mind onto paper: type it, write it, say it - whatever it takes.
- Step away from the screen. TV, Computer, Phone, etc. Turn it on do not disturb and let it be.
- Take a hot shower, a hot bath, and let it all out! Scream. Cry. Laugh. Whatever it is, let it all out.
Sooo... what is it that you are letting go of??
I hope this post has given you something to think about when it comes to letting go of what no longer serves you. You deserve it and I promise, you'll feel so much better. So much lighter.
XO, Kelleen
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