Learning to Let Go
Jessica had always been someone who held on tightly to control. Her calendar was meticulously planned, her house immaculately organized, and her expectations for herself and others impossibly high. But despite her best efforts, life felt heavier with each passing day.
One evening, after a particularly frustrating workday, she sat down to reflect. What was really causing her stress? As she journaled, Jessica realized it wasn’t the tasks or responsibilities—it was her need to control everything, even when it was beyond her ability.
With that realization, she decided to try something different. The next morning, when a meeting didn’t go as planned, instead of pushing back or stressing out, she let it unfold naturally. To her surprise, things resolved themselves without her intervention. Over time, Jessica began to practice letting go in small ways, creating space for peace and growth.
The Lesson: Release to Receive
Letting go doesn’t mean giving up; it means releasing what no longer serves you to make room for what does. Jessica realized that her grip on control was holding her back, not helping her. When she chose to release her need for perfection, she opened herself to possibilities she hadn’t considered before.
What could you release today to make space for growth and freedom?
Step 5 – Let Go
The fifth step is Let Go. This step is about releasing physical, mental, or emotional clutter that keeps you from moving forward.
• Focus for Week 1: Identify one area where you’re holding on too tightly—whether it’s a belief, expectation, or habit. Practice releasing it, even just a little, and notice how it feels.
Practical Application: Creating Space for Growth
Here are three ways to embrace the practice of letting go this week:
1. Declutter Your Space: Choose one small area—a drawer, a desk, or a closet—and release items you no longer need. Notice the lightness it brings.
2. Release a Mental Weight: Write down a fear, worry, or limiting belief, then tear up or delete the paper as a symbolic act of letting go.
3. Say “No” with Intention: Let go of commitments that drain your energy. Practice saying “no” to make space for what truly matters.
You’re Creating Space for Freedom
Letting go is an act of trust in yourself and the world around you. By releasing what no longer serves you, you’re making room for clarity, growth, and freedom.
Take this week as an opportunity to release one thing—big or small—that feels like a burden. Each act of letting go creates more space for what truly matters in your life.
Letting go is about creating space for what truly matters. Each small release brings more freedom and clarity to your life.
I want to personally invite you to join our weekly Community Conversation Call—a space for members, friends, and guests to connect, share their experiences, and grow together. Following this, our Guided Wellness Call focuses on the Seven Steps lifestyle program, offering personalized support and strategies to help you release what no longer serves you.
If this resonates with you, consider becoming a member. Membership connects you to a supportive community and provides access to these calls at no additional cost. These sessions are created to give you resources, clarity, and actionable guidance tailored to your journey.
• Discover member-exclusive benefits: https://www.yycrocks.ca/become-a-member
• Register for Community Conversations/Guided Wellness Call: https://www.yycrocks.ca/post/exploring-our-two-transformative-calls
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