Some times we need to hold on. Other times we must let go. How to decide? Let’s discuss grasping and releasing.
When To Hold On
There are times in life when we must hold onto what’s essential.
Why? Because we need that grounding.
Our values and deeply-help beliefs are examples of those essential things.
When To Let Go
At other times we must let go. Yes, that’s really hard.
But, let go of what? Here are some examples of things to let go of:
1). Relationships that no longer serve us, or are a bad influence, or that we have outgrown.
2). A career path that’s a poor fit for who we have become because of our personal growth.
3). Elements of our lifestyle that are misaligned with our life purpose. Quite simply, we have better things to be doing!
We free up resources for what’s essential by releasing the unessential.
Living in Balance
A key aspect of living in balance is knowing when to hold on and knowing when to let go.
That element of life balance requires both intentionality and discernment.
As such, we must be discerning about the source of any life imbalance. Then, we must be intentional to act on that imbalance.
Knowing when to let go is as important as knowing when to reach for what’s essential. proverbsforprofessionals.net
The Precept
In Proverbs 16.22 we read how understanding — in this case grasping what’s essential — is like a spring bubbling up inside of us.
That understanding is marked by traits like prudence, discretion, and good sense.
Consequently, grasping what’s essential produces a steady flow of “water” that’s refreshing and constantly flowing out of us.
We have three springs on our property where we live that are small, but always flowing.
Actually, those springs flow into creeks. The creeks flow into a lake. That lake ultimately overflows into a river. See the progression here?
Note the multiplication that’s taking place from many small springs. Similarly, our life can bless others as we overflow through a focus on what’s essential.
Apply This Today!
When we feel out of alignment it’s a signal to us that we’re not being true to ourself. Spend time in reflection to identify root cause of that discomfort because it may be time to let go of something.
We have time for what truly matters in life because we know what’s most essential to us during a given season of life. Thus, we’re in balance in regard to grasping and releasing.
Finally, the photo at the top of this blog post shows mountains off in the distance. Alignment and clarity can be like that — off in the distance until we’re intentional about returning balance to our lives.