Inevitably in life we will have to face disappointment from time to time. Sometimes they may be little disappointments, and other times they may be great, big, heart wrenching disappointments. When this happens to us, we have a choice in how we react. Some of us may give up on our dreams, others may keep fighting stubbornly against the tide, and still others may choose another path to travel.

One important aspect of dealing with disappointment is acceptance. When we keep fighting against our circumstances and disappointments, it can leave us feeling frustrated, bitter and exhausted. Especially during those times in life when everything seems to keep going wrong for us, we get more and more stressed as we try to resist the undesirable circumstances.

Practicing acceptance can help ease that inner tension and allow us to see our situation more clearly. Accepting your circumstances does not mean giving up!…

I have held on for so long.

I held on to all the things that do not serve a positive purpose.

I hold on to all the things that bring me down.

I hold on to the shame for making poor choice.

I hold on to the heartbreaks

I hold on to the unkind words that have been spoken to me and about me.

I hold on to the trauma I’ve gone through.

I hold on because I don’t know how to let go.

I hold on because freedom has been unseen.

I hold on because I don’t know any other ways.

I hold on because I didn’t have the tools to really let go.

As I have grown so has the baggage.

I needed my own permission to let go

A door has been opened.

A choice has been given.

I am ok.

I can let go of the…