Letting Go of Things That No Longer Serve You

When we find things that we want in life, we sometimes hold on so tightly for fear that we will lose it. At times, our minds can make us believe we need these belongings, situations, and relationships, and out of this fear we hold on to them for dear life. What I’m here to tell you, this week, is that clinging on to anything is simply not attractive. Much like when you have those pesky dryer sheets clinging to your freshly laundered clothes, when you cling (and cling for dear life) you are energetically sending an unattractive message to the Universe.

When we hold on to these things that we think we need, we let go of the trust and faith that we are always supported. It is natural for things to come in and out of our lives, and the lesson is to trust when it’s time to let some things go. This has been one of the hardest lessons for me, and one that I am still struggling with now.

Psychologically, teaching group exercises is very rewarding. I did it for 5 years. But I ignored the knee pains I get in the middle of the night for years. I decided to retire from teaching fitness classes. I went to see an Orthopedic Doctor. I found out that I have Arthritis and there is no cure for it. I have Physical Therapy twice a week to strengthen my hips, knees and ankles. I know what I must do and that is why I've decided to let go. Just with that intention, I feel so much lighter and freer.

Are there things in your life that you find yourself too emotionally attached to? Are these things getting in the way of your own personal growth? If you answered yes to either of these questions, check out these tips below on how to let go in order to hold on.

1. Cultivate your intuition and awareness of your life as it is right now. By going inward, meditating and nurturing that deep "knowingness", we can find the aspects of our lives that are no longer serving us. Just like me, maybe you have something that you know you need to let go of. The first step in letting go is acknowledging that which no longer serves you.
2. Adopt the attitude of acceptance. Once you have acknowledged that it is time for you to let go, your mind might begin to flood your thoughts with reasons of why you shouldn’t. Nostalgia, possibility, opportunity. Remember to accept that you know letting go is the right thing for you to do.
3. Honor the part of your life that you are letting go. It can be sad to release large parts of our lives. There is nothing wrong with feeling this sadness. To help cope with this, take some time to honor the places these aspects of your life have held. Find something that resonates with you, where you can hold space for this and find closure for it.
4. Trust that great things are coming to fill the void. Maybe the hardest part of letting go is trusting that there is more to come. Patience is key in this part of life. Whenever we put in the work to let go of what’s not serving us, the Universe will conspire to bring in something even more wonderful. It might sound hokey or hard to believe, but have the faith that this is possible.

What steps do you think you can take to let go and step forward? How does it make you feel when you let go of these things that you cling to?

I started my journey as an Independent Consultant for Arbonne International because I knew that I needed to be more diligent because of my Arthritis. I was looking for a company that made safe products to take the guess-work out for me. Arbonne was the answer.

Arbonne’s philosophy of providing safe products that actually produce high-end results was very attractive to me. Most people don’t care about the safety of our personal care, wellness and beauty products that we use daily until we or someone we love has a serious health issue. 

Two years ago, I tried the Arbonne 30 Days to Healthy Living Program and Beyond. But what I've learned from that experience is a lot more gratifying than losing weight.

The program is all about eliminating toxins and alkalizing the body to reduce inflammation so the body no longer stores fat to protect vital organs and can regulate the pH level to maintain optimum health. It’s all about eating wholesome foods that serve the body well and supplements to increase the body’s ability to function. 

Simply by changing the diet and way of thinking about food, anybody can be healthier!

This is why I am passionate about teaching and helping others. Arbonne is my vehicle to help the world become healthier, wealthier and have overall well-being, one person/family at a time.

There is surely nothing more rewarding than helping others to become successful and pursue their dreams!

I look forward to meeting you. Be who you needed. PM me here or visit my website:

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