Move on or #sitandwait

“Some people believe holding on and hanging in there are signs of great strength. However, there are times, when it takes much more strength to know when to let go and the do it.” – Ann Landers

We are changing. The universe around us is changing. Just because something was right for us in the past doesn’t mean it still is. This could be a relationship, a job, a home, a habit, etc.

We discover more about who we are and what we want out of life, and then we realize there are deliberate changes we need to make to keep up with the changes happening around us and within us.

Now it’s time to tell you my story.

The lifestyle you’ve been living no longer fits. The specific people and routines you’ve known forever no longer align with your values. So you cherish all the memories, but you find yourself letting go and moving on.

If you are currently dealing with this process you may feel a bit weird and that’s fine. This feeling is normal. I’ve been right there with you on more occasions that I can count.

I will tell you what were my reasons to let go and move on. Take them as an advices if you want to change things.

REASON #1
Someone’s negativity is rubbing off on you. – You are hte average of the people spend the most time with. In other words you spend your time with has a great impact on the person you are and the person you BECOME. If you are around cynical and negative people all the time, you will become cynical and negative. I was around people like that, people who are scared from changes, people who were tired all the time, people without any goals, people who live day by day, just because they “don’t have” other options. BULLSHIT. You always have options. 

REASON #2
You are currently unhappy with your current circumstance. – It’s always better to be struggling at something you love than succeeding diligently at something you despise. DO NOT SETTLE FOR LESS.

REASON #3
Your goals and need have changed.- What was right for you then it’s not necessarily right for you now. Sometimes the hardest part isn’t letting go but rather realizing that you have changed, and then learning to start over with your new truth.

REASON #4
You catch yourself living in the past. – If all you do is attempt to relieve something that has already happened, you are missing out. The mental space you create by letting go of things that are already behind you gives you the ability to fill the space with something fresh and fun.

REASON #5
An old grudge is still hurting you. – Holding on to the weight of anger, resentment and hatred will not only hold you back, but also block your present blessings and opportunities. You’ve just got to drop some things to move forward.

REASON #6
You aren’t learning anything new. – Living is learning. All positive chance is the end result of learning. If you aren’t learning, you are simply dying slowly.

I will tell you my ways to let go and move on.

1. I accepted the truth and I was thankful.
2. I distanced myself for a while.
3. I focused only on what can be changed.
4. I claimed ownership and full control of my life.
5. I focused inward.
6. I changed the people around me.
7. I took a chance.
8. I focus on today.

The floor is yours.

What are you holding on to that’s holding you back? What’s the first step you need to take to let it go? Don’t hesitate to share your thoughts with me! I am here to help and show you how easy is to make a change.

Don’t wait for a miracle, be the miracle.

Sincerely yours,
Vito Rio
World Citizen