LETTING GO
To “let go” does not mean to stop caring, it means I can’t do it for someone else.
To “let go” is not to cut myself off, it’s the realization I can’t control another.
To “let go” is not to enable, but to allow learning from natural consequences.
To “let go” is to admit powerlessness, which means the outcome is not in my hands.
To “let go” is not to try to change or blame another, it is to make the most of myself.
To “let go” is not to care for, but to care about.
To “let go” is not to fix, but to be supportive.
To “let go” is not to judge, but to allow another to be a human being.
To “let go” is not to be in the middle arranging all the outcomes, but to allow others to affect their own destinies.
To “let go” is not to be protective, it is to permit another to face reality.
To “let go” is not to deny, but to accept.
To “let go” is not to nag, scold or argue, but instead to search out my own shortcomings and correct them.
To “let go” is not to adjust everything to my desires, but to take each day as it comes and cherish myself in it.
To “let go” is not to regret the past, but to grow and live for the future.
To “let go” is to fear less and love more.
Louise Hay
SEAT OF MY SOUL 
August 15, 2010 at 7:59 am
letting go is sometimes hard, this was well written..:)
August 15, 2010 at 8:21 am
Not an easy thing to do at all William. Thanks so much and I hope you have a fabulous weekend where you are. Hugs xx
August 15, 2010 at 8:17 am
Letting go is not to stop caring… This is what makes it so hard… Let go and let God. The pain is real. Thank you for this post. For those who know what it really means, my heart breaks.
August 15, 2010 at 8:24 am
Carol, things always happen for a reason, this is what I believe….might not always see why at the time, but it always becomes clear in time. I hope you have a wonderful weekend my friend. Catching up on this beautiful Sunday morning….quiet and so relaxed. I wish to same for you xxx
August 15, 2010 at 8:45 am
Ohhh hunny! This is being printed out and put right by light switch to my room. It is everything I need right now. I have to let go and you have given me the right perspective on how to do just that. You are beautiful because only someone with such beauty of understanding could create such a piece. Thank you. From the bottom of my heart I thank you. I am completely serious about putting it right by my light switch. Just a small reminder every time I enter and leave my room of what I need to accept and the mind set I should have when I leave my house. Love always!!
August 16, 2010 at 11:53 am
I am so very happy you liked it…I have to have these reminders to myself also and love the idea of putting it next to your light switch!! I’m sending you love too my dear friend x
August 15, 2010 at 8:56 am
Yes, I agree, it is all the things that you say… but how often it is misunderstood by the other! I have to steel myself sometimes to stay with what my heart knows is best.
August 16, 2010 at 11:54 am
:):):) Sending you hugs my dear friend xx
August 15, 2010 at 9:01 am
Thanks, Amanda. I should read this every day. Boy, do I need to, too!
August 16, 2010 at 11:54 am
I think we all need to my dear friend xx Sending you love x
August 15, 2010 at 10:12 am
Very well written.
I see why it took so much deciphering.
It’s a very deep meaning term.
for me to let go is to embrace the freebird inside yourself
August 16, 2010 at 11:55 am
Thanks Robert…I so always look forward to your comments….Hope you had a great weekend x
August 15, 2010 at 12:24 pm
wise thoughts…
we have to let go if we must or have to,
it is hard, but at times, it is on behalf of ourselves…
Happy Sunday Morning!
😉
August 16, 2010 at 11:56 am
Thanks Jingle, I am so far behind, it’s Monday afternoon already and my poem only went up a couple of moments ago…a blue Monday, let’s hope it’s better for the rest of the week. Wishing you a happy week too xxx
August 15, 2010 at 12:42 pm
wise words. To let go is not to lose. It is not give up, but rather to have the faith to let life happen. For life does happen and sometimes we have to let go to let it stop, heal and begin again
August 16, 2010 at 11:56 am
Thanks so much Katherine, I really appreciate you being here. Sending you hugs xx
August 15, 2010 at 1:46 pm
This is honestly, the best thing I’ve read in a while, kudos to you(:
August 16, 2010 at 11:57 am
Awww, I am so glad you liked it my friend. Thanks for being here. Hugs x
August 15, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Letting go is embracing the unknown. You have very nicely penned a verse of opposites. Negative, positive. Dark, light. As always your wise words touch us.
Have a warm Sunday!
August 16, 2010 at 11:58 am
Cindy, thanks for yesterdays message, it’s Monday afternoon here already and I am running so far behind!!! Hope you have a brilliant week and thanks as always my friend xxx
August 15, 2010 at 3:16 pm
“to take each day as it comes and cherish myself in it.”
After a night of tossing, turning and questioning; an answer.
How strange the universe is.
Thank you, dear friend.
August 16, 2010 at 11:59 am
Sending you positive and loving vibes my dear friend….love you lots xxx
August 15, 2010 at 4:03 pm
“Letting go” is a personal thing that needs to be done..at times. It is always a challenge, but we need to do it. 🙂 Nice one. 🙂
August 15, 2010 at 5:04 pm
letting go; loving and valuing ourselves and others….spelled out perfectly for us. Thanks, Amanda…this is one to refer to often. 🙂 xxxxxxxxxxxxHeartspell
August 16, 2010 at 12:02 pm
I am happy you liked it Heartspell…wishing you a wonderful week my friend xxx
August 15, 2010 at 5:16 pm
“To Let Go” are such simple words but the hardest thing to do. sometimes it takes a lifetime to let go and move on… these are enlightening and inspiring words as usual amanda. simply beautiful! 🙂
August 16, 2010 at 12:03 pm
Thanks so much, and I always have happy feelings when I see you here. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead my friend xx
August 15, 2010 at 5:46 pm
Just a quick hi…these words mean so much at this point in time…you’ve done it again my friend. catch up again soon x
August 16, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Whoohooo….been thinking about you often and wonder if you’re still here!! Thanks for saying hi my friend….wherever you are, sending you lots of love xxxx
August 15, 2010 at 8:40 pm
F***!!! :O
THIS IS SO AWESOME!!!!
HEIGHT OF PERFECTION 😀
loved every line… each owrd had POWER!!!! 😀
i nominate you for ” PERFECT POET AWARD”
August 16, 2010 at 12:05 pm
I am so happy you liked it and THANKS SO VERY MUCH!!! I am honored that you nominated me….you have made me smile:):):) Thanks again dear friend….Hugs xxxxx
August 15, 2010 at 8:51 pm
A poem that rings true in every line Amanda.. if people only knew to let go of certain things..!!? And thanks for sharing the song.. The song always gives me goosebumps..!!! Lots of love 😀
August 16, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Thanks my friend….I love that song too….very much so!!! Hope your weekend was wonderful!!!! Hugs xxxx
August 16, 2010 at 2:27 am
Amazing, and so truly said. Most people don’t understand what “letting go” really is. It is very sad. Thank you for posting this insightful poem.
Here’s an award for you: http://deadpoet88.wordpress.com/2010/08/15/some-awards-and-a-poem-tic-tacs/
August 16, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Happy you liked it…it has special meaning to me too:) Thanks as always for your wonderful comments my friend xxx
August 16, 2010 at 3:38 am
A little award from me to you!; http://fuifduif.wordpress.com/2010/08/15/outstanding-blogger-award/
August 16, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Whoohooo, I am honored and proud that you thought of me…thanks so very much my friend and will cherish it in my awards page. Sending you loads of love xxxxx
August 16, 2010 at 5:59 am
what a powerful post… I am glad you stopped by. THanks for my Birthday wish..
August 16, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Thanks for stopping by and for your comment, I truly appreciate it and hope you had a lovely day!! Hugs xx
August 16, 2010 at 7:05 am
This is another wonderful choice for image, poem, and song. You always produce such a fine blog post on a daily basis…that takes talent and hard work. Well done, Amanda 🙂
August 16, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Thanks Cowboy, it is all worth it when you come by:):):)
August 16, 2010 at 7:51 am
I take this as a reminder to practice everyday, let go as I take the children to the school bus, as I listen to a friend, as I miss an opportunity,… anytime really. Maybe then it will be easier to remember when I really need it 🙂
August 16, 2010 at 12:14 pm
I am glad that you liked the post my friend and thanks so much for visiting:) Have a great week and I’m sending hugs your way xxx
August 16, 2010 at 7:08 pm
Absolutely!! This is one lesson we really need to learn! The earlier, the better! To let go!
“To “let go” is not to care for, but to care about. ” – this was superb, Amanda!! I have often felt this, but have never quite been able to put it into words! The way you have, is just PERFECT!
You never cease to surprise me with your style and inspirational posts, Amanda!
Wish you the very best!!!
And just “let go”, and have a GREAT week ahead! 😉
MWAH and HUGS!!!
August 17, 2010 at 7:27 am
We all have to let go at some stage in our life to grow…when I am low on creation, I normally post something positive, not only does it inspire me ut also like it when my readers are. Thanks for liking it my friend and I hope your week is FANTABULOUS also!!! Mwhazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz and Hugsssssssssssssssssssssss!!!!!! Always xxxx
August 16, 2010 at 9:56 pm
Short. Sweet. Wise.
Something to post on the bulletin board or to frame and hang … a little reminder of good sense.
Thanks for your post, Amanda! Happy Monday … Have a great week.
August 17, 2010 at 7:31 am
Ditto my friend…have a fabulous week as well. xx
August 17, 2010 at 6:18 am
I agree with Jamie. This should be framed and placed on the wall as a daily reminder. Letting go is hard to do. But when we do, we acknowledge that there are things that are beyond our control and, I believe, in the hands of God. Understanding and accepting it is liberating beyond imagination.
Loved your piece Amanda! I’ve been away, but it has nothing to do with my admiration for your work. Life has just been a wee bit crazy this past few weeks. Hope to return more often.
Kudos to you on the ‘letting go’! 🙂
xoxox
Mel
August 17, 2010 at 7:40 am
I have missed you girlfriend and been over a couple of times to see where you are!!! Soooo happy to see you here, thanks for the comment and hope you’re back soon. All the very best always and I’m sending you loads of love dear friend xxxxxxx
August 17, 2010 at 11:59 am
hehehe I’m in the middle of moving… across the Atlantic!!!! And I’ll be traveling for leisure a bit before I settle. So, yeah, lots of craziness. 🙂 But I’ll be writing and visiting lots more once I’m there and settled. Lots of love to you too sweets!
August 17, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Enjoy my dear friend and take car…look forward to your return. Mwah xxx
August 18, 2010 at 1:16 am
very true.
August 18, 2010 at 6:02 am
Very very true, glad you liked it my friend Hugs x
August 18, 2010 at 1:13 pm
I really like this poem. It’s repetitive without being boring, follows a structure without being restrained by it, and has a message that everyone can relate to. Made my night! (Favorite line: To “let go” is to fear less and love more.)
August 19, 2010 at 7:51 am
Thanks Ashley, I am so very happy you liked it and thanks as always for being here. Hugs xx