RELEASE

"We must always change, renew, rejuvenate ourselves; otherwise, we harden."

- Goethe

When we carry resentments we only injure ourselves.  Being hurt or angry doesn’t change the other person or situation.  It is what it is.  The only thing a toxic emotion changes is US.  That’s right… it changes our ability to move ahead unencumbered. 

We will carry these resentments until we realize that we are giving away our power, or said another way, when we realize that we have an energy leak.  If you fill your gas tank (i.e., emotional energy) for a most pleasant drive through the ever-beautiful countryside, you do not want a leak in your tank.  You need the full tank to assist you in your joyous exploration (and resulting rejuvenation) and then to get you home again.  

Release and Be Free

Home represents the Self.  In order to be more fully in touch with our Self, we must make a choice, many choices, in fact, along the way.  Life is not a passive activity.  When we choose to be present with someone, or in any given situation, we need access to our emotional energy.  

Reclaim that part of your emotional energy which you have given away.  Try this:  write a letter to that person with whom you still have angry, hurt and/or resentful feelings.  Say whatever you have fantasized expressing; be brutal if you feel that way, just be sure to let it all out!  Then, burn the letter (at the beach, on your porch, in the backyard) and witness your toxic emotions go up in smoke and ashes. Say a prayer of release or words of peace to yourself and also about the other person/situation.   The Universe will absorb the energy, hurting no one.  

Ah, you feel renewed and at peace.  The charge to that person/situation has already begun to lessen.  You have reclaimed your power and you are free.