Language of Letting Go
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Language of Letting Go
You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go
When the Time is Right
There are times when we simply do not know what to do, or where to go, next. Sometimes these periods are brief, sometimes lingering.
We can get through these times. We can rely on our program and the disciplines of recovery. We can cope by using our faith, other people, and our resources.
Accept uncertainty. We do not always have to know what to do or where to go next. We do not always have clear direction. Refusing to accept the inaction and limbo makes things worse.
It is okay to temporarily be without direction. Say, "I don't know," and be comfortable with that. We do not have to try to force wisdom, knowledge, or clarity when there is none.
While waiting for direction, we do not have to put our life on hold. Let go of anxiety and enjoy life. Relax. Do something fun. Enjoy the love and beauty in your life. Accomplish small tasks. They may have nothing to do with solving the problem, or finding direction, but this is what we can do in the interim.
Clarity will come. The next step will present itself. Indecision, inactivity, and lack of direction will not last forever.
Today, I will accept my circumstances even if I lack direction and insight. I will remember to do things that make myself and others feel good during those times. I will trust that clarity will come of its own accord.
From The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie ©1990, Hazelden Foundation.
When the Time is Right
There are times when we simply do not know what to do, or where to go, next. Sometimes these periods are brief, sometimes lingering.
We can get through these times. We can rely on our program and the disciplines of recovery. We can cope by using our faith, other people, and our resources.
Accept uncertainty. We do not always have to know what to do or where to go next. We do not always have clear direction. Refusing to accept the inaction and limbo makes things worse.
It is okay to temporarily be without direction. Say, "I don't know," and be comfortable with that. We do not have to try to force wisdom, knowledge, or clarity when there is none.
While waiting for direction, we do not have to put our life on hold. Let go of anxiety and enjoy life. Relax. Do something fun. Enjoy the love and beauty in your life. Accomplish small tasks. They may have nothing to do with solving the problem, or finding direction, but this is what we can do in the interim.
Clarity will come. The next step will present itself. Indecision, inactivity, and lack of direction will not last forever.
Today, I will accept my circumstances even if I lack direction and insight. I will remember to do things that make myself and others feel good during those times. I will trust that clarity will come of its own accord.
From The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie ©1990, Hazelden Foundation.
Nature Girl
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So many times I tried to force an outcome or an answer that I was looking for, and it never did give me anything except frustration.
Sometimes the answer is "wait" and sometimes the solution happens in God's time, not mine.
When I learned to take pause and quiet time to think, the answers came more clearly and only when I was ready.
Hugs
Sometimes the answer is "wait" and sometimes the solution happens in God's time, not mine.
When I learned to take pause and quiet time to think, the answers came more clearly and only when I was ready.
Hugs
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thanks ann for the post. i have always been the type that if i did not know what to do i did nothing at all. this post is a very good one. it is true if we wait it out the answer will come, in Gods time, not ours.
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I know that when I tried to control the situation or the outcomes....I always messed it up. That is where I have learned to have patience. To let things ride out the way they are intended to.
To accept that things are right where they are supposed to be, whether I liked it or not......remembering that it is all part of the plan.
Thanks Ann...............Lo
To accept that things are right where they are supposed to be, whether I liked it or not......remembering that it is all part of the plan.
Thanks Ann...............Lo
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