Let It Go

There are so many times that we really need to release ourselves from the emotion we feel about a situation. I can say for sure that this is not an easy task. Sometimes I obsess over a situation until it drives me nuts....usually it's something I can't do anything about. The emotions involved in this arduous roller coaster ride are often strong, so the stress one puts on oneself is HUGE.

For example, if you are still quite angry over a serious situation that happened years ago, you should let it go. Grudges are the proverbial monkey on the back or the chip on the shoulder. It makes YOU miserable; most other people have forgotten about it or dealt with it.

If faced with a situation where you have done everything you can do to deal with your problem, and a fix has still not happened, let it go. If you make a mistake, own up to it, apologize, and let it go. If a situation at work puts you in a bad spot, do what you can, or talk to a person close to you for advice. If it's something you can't do anything about, let it go.

Sometimes you have to let people go out of your life...for a little while or a long while. It might be the healthiest action to take in many cases. This is most difficult and "tough love" kinda falls in this category. People you love who are addicts can fall in this category, too. Not easy.

I can see why people during Biblical Times would offer small unblemished doves at the Temple for sins. They could imagine the birds flying away, taking the problem/sin out of their lives. It's an image that everyone could understand.(Yeah, yeah, I know they slit their throats, but the image of them winging away is the one I prefer.)

If something is buggin' you today...let it go.
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Today is the last day of Little Tony's Boy Scout day camp week. He only went three of the days this week because of other commitments (one being a stomach sickness...I won't get into that). One of the days he broke a camp record for archery! Great job, Tony! He did pretty well on the BB guns, too. On Monday night he won the BIG SPLASH event for his age group at the Swim Team Party and brought home a water gun and two goldfish. What a fun week!
Elena is heading off for a mini vacation with a friend's family. Emma is recovering from a fall on a slippery diving board...I told her that she'd be healed before her Little Miss Italy contest, which satisfied her. I am looking forward to seeing Bob and Penny Lord from EWTN on Monday night at Holy Rosary Church. (If you haven't seen their show about saints, check it out.) I'm also looking forward to spending a little time with Marilyn and Stan, who are going to stop by on their way to Regina's in MD. Dad will be off to AC next month for three days. It seems as if everyone is on the move.
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If I were In Charge of Everything, everybody who works would get three or four months of vacation a year. Maybe we just need to work in Europe. See the smiley above.
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