Letting Go

There are many songs that deal with the concept of letting go. Letting go of something, someone or even part of yourself, a memory or form of attachment. I think it's important to let go of something that may be weighing us down whether that be a material item or a person. In my life, I've had to let go of friendships that weren't good or helpful, let go of things that weren't working for me, and ultimately letting go of what I want and instead be vulnerable and open to what God wants of me.

I went on a retreat this Summer in beautiful Oceanside and like all retreats I've been on, the main thing that you are left to answer and think about is what is your goal, mission or prayer will be that you are to take away with. Throughout this retreat, we had personal small groups to go to and share things with and ultimately became somewhat vulnerable with them in a matter of a few days. While reflecting upon what my mantra, goal, or prayer that I would take from this retreat came to me fairly quickly and spoke to me just as easily. The words were 'letting go'. I had to think more about why I chose these words and why it gravitated towards me and connected with me. I think we all have times in our lives where we would like to be in control, and most times don't even realize that we are trying to possess this so called power. We want to pretend and play God, and think we know better and know ourselves better.

Letting go for me, meant to be open to what God has in store for me, more open to things I hadn't thought about, but also taking not just one but a couple of steps back and let Him take the wheel and me be the passenger enjoying the view, and trusting that this is the right path. Letting go of attachments that were difficult to let go of, but finding in His grace that it's all possible and part of His divine plan. To let go and appreciate all that I have, and that I really have a lot more than I realize, and to be more and more grateful for the journey and the experiences in them.

Although letting go can be challenging at times and feel foreign in nature, it's also liberating. As I've grown from this time since this retreat, I keep trusting in God, His divine plan and His grace to make letting go all the more beautiful, rewarding and meaningful.