Just Let Go

"Laugh when you can,

apologize when you should,

and let go of what you can't change. Life's too short to be anything... but happy."

Anonymous

When September rolled around, I clenched my fists and braced myself to deal with the changes that were about to happen in my life.My part time (34 hours a week) bus driving job was now to be a full time salaried position (Boy did I make a bad deal!).

One of my other major income streams was going to disappear as of September causing all sorts of anxiety for me.In October there was a wedding,the Halloween season and the High Holidays not to mention a blown engine in my bus. November came in with a number of physical and health related challenges. All the while I continued to steady myself against these onslaughts ,ever ready to take on what ever was next to come at me.

Over the last few days,something has changed. Mostly my approach to this new and ever changing landscape. I have begun to just let go.

Relax.

Take a deep breath.

Smile!

I have unclenched my fists,as well as my teeth , and just let things run their course,making adjustments as they do.I have learned to set my sails to work with the changing winds not brace for a storm.

I've started to listen. I respond instead of over reacting.

I afford myself the opportunity to change those things that I can and to accept those things that I can not.

Remarkably, I am finding it much easier to breathe. I am also getting a better nights sleep.

When I finally trusted in myself to just let go, it's amazing how much better things seem to be.

I am more confident,affable and effective.

All because I just let go!

Reminds me of that old commercial...try it..you'll like it!