Let It Go

"Holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. " - Buddha


It is not easy to forgive or to forget but in the end I believe it is worth the release of negative energy. Carrying around old feelings of defeat or constantly remembering and reminding yourself of the broken promises of the ones you cared for will only cause you to be an unhappy person. Forgiveness is for the giver not the receiver. A person should not spend their life trying to avoid someone or to forget them because of a wrong-doing. Truly, this type of behavior will lead to a life that is unfulfilled and I believe it will also cut your life short.

When you do forgive someone and when you do decide to move past a hardship with someone you care for then you will feel much more liberated then they. Even if you decide to never speak or see them "letting it go" will help free you and put your mind and body at ease. Take on the the troubles and problems you have with people when you have them. Do not let miscommunication or misunderstanding prevent you from being happy.

While saying to someone that "its okay" can feel like you are saying the wrong they have done was alright, it is the smarter and healthier person that knows this is what is best for them. Plus, there is always the chance that the situation can be an experience of learning for both parties and can even lead to greater understanding and even stronger relationships.

Do not waste time avoiding those you do deep down care for.