Letting Go & Holding On
Striking a balance during transition
Processing change is a luxury we often bypass. For me, surviving complex trauma meant pragmatically soldiering through life’s transitions and by necessity, leaving those behind who either emotionally left me long ago or took delight in breaking my spirit.
Similarly, the lure of complacency and illusions of safety obscured the oppressive captivity I felt in NYC. Psychological inertia ensured stasis, until courage and a willingness to embrace uncertainty catapulted me towards positive change.
Regardless of the circumstances, endings and loss are inevitable. What is left behind must be honored, acknowledged and released so one can move forward with acceptance and the willingness to adjust to new realities. The only alternative is yielding to gradual decline or the worsening of one’s quality of life.
Life is a journey of growth and loss. Letting go of holding on to what no longer serves us makes room for unknown possibilities and unrealized potentials.
