Letting go and making space

Naomi

Wherever I am able, I am giving myself permission to say no to relationships that drain my energy rather than fill me up.  I want to make room for new ideas, for authentic relationships that allow me to be truly me.  I actively choose to focus less mental and emotional energy on negative people from which I cannot free myself for whatever reason.  And I give myself permission to let go of the guilt associated with that decision too.

I find great joy in noticing and spotlighting the things or people who are most important to me.  I hope to make room for more inspiration and more gratitude with all of my newfound “space.”

What can you let go of today?

(photo: Tiber River in Rome)

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  1. MargaretAnn

    I couldn’t have said it better! My husband has been telling for a long time now that I really need to reevaluate some of my relationships and let go of the ones that are causing me more heartache than happiness. This year I’ve been trying to do just that. I’ve found myself doing a lot of “redefining” in terms of friendship. What does it mean to be a friend to someone, and what are my expectations, in return, from those I consider friends? It’s been a real eye-opening experience! You also make an excellent point about the guilt issue. I think my biggest challenge is not letting go of the people and the relationships, but letting go of the guilt I feel for making that decision. Thanks for sharing this with me!

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  2. Elizabeth Rosen

    I am on the same page as you! Thank you for sharing this today. I’ve been dumping the emotional and mentally draining people for the last year of my life. You hit the nail on the head when you said that you are letting go of the guilt that is associated with that. I am okay with my decisions while I feel that I have to convince others that this is the right decision for me. Does that happen to you too?
    Hope you guys are doing great! Aaron and I are dying to see you guys! I still want to take that trip to France with you!

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    1. Naomi Wittlin

      Can we go to Italy instead? 🙂

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