The Freedom of Letting Go: You Can’t Have It All — And That’s a Good Thing
How accepting your limitations can liberate you to live a more meaningful life.
What if the life of your dreams isn’t about doing everything perfectly to impress others, but about pursuing a few meaningful things you care about and letting the rest go?
We’re Sinking
Life today feels like running in quicksand. The harder you try, the deeper you sink, and the worse things become.
Quicksand was a common theme in the popular media of my childhood. From Saturday morning cartoons and cliffhanger westerns to Disney’s The Jungle Book and even adult fare like Blazing Saddles, it seemed that quicksand was a common hazard I needed to prepare for.
Encountering actual quicksand is rarer than winning the Powerball. Nevertheless, metaphorical quicksand surrounds us, sucking us down and leaving many with a sense of being overwhelmed. It feels as if total submersion is imminent. Achieving happiness or living a fulfilling life becomes impossible when you’re suffocating.
Sometimes, the best option is to stop struggling. While this may not solve all your problems, it can help prevent them from worsening. Accepting what you can’t do may bring you peace…
