Let It Go

Hey positive ones! How's it going? Busy, I'm sure, with all the back to back holidays we've had recently, but I just wanted to take this time out to say that I hope everyone had a very merry Christmas! And I wish you and yours a safe and blessed New Year! This will actually be my last post on Mind & Soul for this year, but no worries, I will be returning in the 2011 with more posts and positive thoughts! I've been contemplating on what to write for this last post and it suddently hit me so I had to stop what I was doing and write it down.

I assume everyone reading this is a positive person, right? Or at least trying to make an effort to be? Well, in order to do that, there are 3 short words that will save you from any negative thoughts or negative people you encounter: LET IT GO. Sounds simple, right? Right. But those 3 words are much easier said than done. Although it may be a hard thing to do, the action of "letting go" is essential if you want to continue to move in a positive direction!

I speak for myself when I say that this is something I still struggle with. Someone may do or say something hurtful, and while I've never been the type to hold a grudge, I just can't let it go in my own head. I guess that comes from the fact that I'm someone who tries to live the motto: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you", and it's hard for me to wrap my head around why certain people do the things they do. Don't get me wrong, no one's perfect, including myself, so I understand that we all may do or say hurtful things unintentionally, but when I find myself in a situation where I realize the hurt was intentional, I can't get over it. I continue to think about it, giving it a place in my mind and soul, never achieving true peace with it. But how can I stay positive with all that negativity in my head? It's impossible! You see, letting go is for YOUR OWN benefit, no one else's. Letting go of past hurts or negative feelings/thoughts is the only way to make room for positivity in your life! It's a hard lesson for some of us to learn but true.

So as we're about to close this old year and step into a new one, whenever you are faced with difficult  people or situations that are out control, think on these 3 words: LET IT GO. No matter what it is, it's just isn't worth your peace of mind and positivity. So let it go!

"I can and will handle any situation life throws at me in a healthy way."

Hello friends! It's December 9th, 2010, we've got less than 30 days left until a brand new year and with 2011 just around the corner, it's got me thinking about 2010 as a whole and I have to admit, for me, it's been a rough one. While this year has most definitely had it's "ups" there have also been some "downs." The ups? Well, let me start off by saying that God is always blessing me and I thank Him for it. There have been more ups than downs and that in itself is a blessing. In 2010 I accomplished a lot! Tried a lot of new positive things, made a lot of new positive friends and have learned a lot about myself in the process. I'm not the same person today as I was at the start of the year, I've changed for the better (mind, body and soul) and I'm grateful for that. The downs? Well, let's just say I've had my share of disappointments in people where if I didn't have a personal relationship with God would have really sent me into a deep depression. By most people's accounts I'm a "happy go lucky", positive, cheerful person, but everyone has their moments and I've had more than my usual share this past year. The enemy never wants to see you happy and is always trying to crush your spirit. But you know what? God is so good! He turned my bad situations into blessings in disguise because I learned a lot from them and became stronger, wiser, and more focused on Him. And anything that brings you closer to God is a blessing.

With the start of every new year, people are always making these "New Year's Resolutions", which is fine if that's your thing (it's never been mine) but the you know the problem is most people never stick to them. Well I have a resolution for 2011 that I think we all should make and if we support and encourage each other it's totally doable. The resolution? "I can and will handle any situation life throws at me in a healthy way."

Let's face it, life just isn't fair sometimes. In fact, most times. And it often seems the older we get, the more life throws at us. But during this upcoming year, whenever we find ourselves in a hard situation, put that sentence in your head: "I can and WILL handle any situation life throws at me in a healthy way." So instead of taking a negative approach to the situation (screaming, yelling, drinking... etc.), take a deep breath, relax, and know that no matter what, you're going to be okay. Choose not to respond negatively. You may be surprised at the blessings that could be in store just by choosing to deal with it in positive way. With God for you, who can be against you? NO ONE! So trust in Him and know that you can and will get through it!

Oh, and one more thing, you know how I mentioned that "New Year's Resolutions" have never been my thing? Why put off tomorrow what you can do today? Don't wait until 2011, make "I can and will handle an situation life throws at me in a healthy way." your new mantra and start living it today!