Letting go is a profound challenge, often arising from circumstances beyond our control or our own decisions to make radical life changes. As a child in a stable home, I faced the reality of limited resources, like when I yearned for a toy car at the barber shop. Though my father couldn’t fulfill that wish due to financial constraints, I found solace in cherishing the toys I did have, believing in my childhood imagination that they were the best and fastest in the world.
The most significant letting-go moment occurred in my professional life when I had to part with my Renault Megane due to unaffordable repayments amid rising interest rates. It was a personal setback, but I found peace in knowing I made the right decision at the right time, handling it without making a fuss.
However, the most emotionally challenging letting go was ending my first marriage. Despite societal expectations and my internal resistance to divorce, I knew it was the right choice as the love had faded. Letting go of my children’s respect and navigating a fair divorce settlement were difficult, but aligning with my inner compass, I made peace with the consequences, opting for what was ethically right over personal gain.
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