Monday, December 5, 2011

Learn the Art of Letting Go and Making Room for Something Wonderful

Let go of yourself....

I just got done sorting out my clothes and throwing away old class notes to lessen clutter. Although I also did this last December of 2010, I have to admit that it was only recently that I fully embraced and appreciated the art of “letting-go”. Good bye old clothes and shoes. Farewell collegiate notes. And soon I’ll be saying “so long” my beloved books. At present, as I write this blog, I am already done planning the shopping I’ll be doing this December – getting me a good pair of dressy shoes. 
I may be working at home but I do go out too.

And although I am fully aware that here in Sorsogon it’s enough to wear t-shirt, jeans and flip-flops, when going out, I refuse to be part of the norm. 

Things have changed…

I am no longer the girl who once wore t-shirt and jeans with ink stains, nor the student with her school blouse sleeves rolled up to her elbows. “I am” no longer a girl in the first place…

I am presently a woman… And right now I am eyeing on some stores where I can get a good pair of shoes. The perfect shoes that will complete a get-up that speaks simplicity, sophistication, and independence…description of a woman I always wanted to be and now deciding to live it.

I’m saying “good bye” to the girl I was before and “hello” to the new and better me.

Because the art of letting go isn’t just about getting rid of things; it is also welcoming great things.

Never settle for anything less that what you truly deserve. If you want greatness to happen into your life you have to learn how to let go of things that seem to hinder it. These are things that cause you to procrastinate and drift off. Instead focus more on those that motivates you to go beyond your limits such as your love ones.

There are so many possibilities out there waiting to be grabbed.
All you have to do is free your hands of the not so useful things.
Decide to take a chance on the “possibility”
that lies beyond your limits.

We never know what the future holds but we can have the life we want by living it right now. Call it “getting used to it”. Of course you don’t have to do it overnight but you can start by cleaning up our act:

Remove all the clutter inside your head to help you focus on the path towards your goals.

Pass-on great memories to friends both old and new for they contain the lessons you have learned.

And dress for success…

Many may think this as an impractical move but what make it “impractical” is you wanting results fast without even preparing yourself for it. You have to do things “consistently”: practice, learn, relearn, unlearn until you have found the right system (way of handling things) that works best for you.

Life is so short to be wasted on worries, so let go of it too. This is the fact we all must accept and face. It is only holding you back to expressing your uniqueness to the world. You have to decide to be happy as you should be. And just like the sorting of clothes I did, especially the decision of buying new shoes, you must start sorting out thoughts and actions that will surely bring you nothing but happiness and success. It’s time to let go and make enough space for that “something wonderful” that’s coming.

Photo courtesy of Alya Rodriguez




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33 comments:

  1. HalleyDecember 8, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    I'm so happy for you ate Jhen! :) Aja!

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  2. UnknownDecember 8, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Thanks Halley...thanks for the support!!! love you! <3 :) Aja Aja lang tayo sa life!

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  3. Lady PatchyDecember 30, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Let others go to make way to a new ones. Some things are hard to let go but we needed it for a better us.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 12, 2012 at 4:20 AM

      true Ms. Tess. it's hard but we have to indeed. What he had will always be part of our history and that alone is something we all should be thankful for. but we need to to make new and better memories. :) thanks for visiting <3

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    Good thing you've moved on! Welcome the new part of you!

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  5. Ion GonzagaJanuary 13, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    heavy! this is what's always easier said than done... but once done, it's really a good feeling when you've moved on...

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    1. UnknownJanuary 15, 2012 at 4:08 AM

      yup it really is easier said than done...but all it takes is that first step after deciding on something. I have to admit there are times I still find it difficult to go forward due to frustration but it's not as hard as before. I just have to kick that frustration out of my system fast. that's why I usually post positive quotes on my facebook wall...to fight it!

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  6. Shirgie ScfJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:25 PM

    It's 1000 times easier said than done....but thanks for the information, this will help a lot especially for people who are trying to move on from past failed relationship.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 15, 2012 at 4:27 AM

      for those with failed relationships they have to see how beautiful they really are. it all starts by loving themselves and believing that they deserve something better because God said so...

      Everything will fall into place in God's perfect time! <3

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  7. UnknownJanuary 14, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    I placed all old cards and letters in a notebook ... this way I lessen clutter but keep them still :) good luck with your journey on becoming a woman!

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    1. UnknownJanuary 15, 2012 at 4:31 AM

      thank you Ms. Kay and thank you for that excellent idea!

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  8. Edmar del Castillo GuquibJanuary 14, 2012 at 1:31 AM

    Enjoy your womanhood!

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  9. chinoJanuary 14, 2012 at 2:43 AM

    Our future's not ours to see. Enjoy life!

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  10. Gil CamporazoJanuary 14, 2012 at 3:30 AM

    What's "letting go"? I'm confused of what you're saying. If you're talking of growing up, of course, everything changes and you're beginning to adjust and adapt things for grown-up.

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  11. julieJanuary 14, 2012 at 5:08 AM

    Ika nga, Embrace Change. There's nothing permanent naman in this world. Everything's change. People change. What's important is you change for the better. You learned to let go of things which are not important in your life anymore. But... I really don't let go of my books.. hehehe.. maybe that's the only thing I should keep forever.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 15, 2012 at 4:40 AM

      when it comes to books letting go of these are definitely the hardest...especially the inspirational ones (since I've noticed copies of such books are the hardest to find especially those written during the early 1900's). I;m keeping the inspirational ones since they usually just go around my family and relatives but with my pocket books i found them a good home.... :)

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  12. sioneeJanuary 14, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    That is the best we could to ourselves.. :) making more room for a better you(and me) good luck , have fun! :)

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  13. yuukiJanuary 14, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    wish i could do the same...im kind of on the other side of the coin, sentimental ika nga...i find it hard to let go of things, memories...kaya ayun lagin me excess baggage both emotionally and literally ;) my mom said i am a basurera!

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    1. UnknownJanuary 15, 2012 at 4:55 AM

      hahaha...well maganda ung idea ni Ms. Kay ung she keeps her cards in a notebook. sort of like scrapbooking. you can do that. pero I have to admit ung bank notes mo they're something awesome! as in really awesome!

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  14. Gay EmamiJanuary 14, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Takes a lot of courage to move on! Even I can't let go of ze old skeletons in the closet :p

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  15. stacyJanuary 14, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Thank you for a wonderful piece. Just what I needed!

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    1. UnknownJanuary 15, 2012 at 4:58 AM

      thanks you too for visiting Ms. Stacy! and good luck! <3

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  16. ralphJanuary 14, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    nice shot, galing ng timing. minsan, hirap e-let go ng sentimental things but kelangan to go on... good luck. Yahweh bless.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 15, 2012 at 5:03 AM

      Thanks Ralph! Yahweh bless too...
      Yup I really love this shot too that I used it twice in this blog! I saw it in my cousin's travel albums and i just asked for it hehe.

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  17. Blair VillanuevaJanuary 14, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    thanks for the wonderful piece.. enjoy your new wonderful life and live to the fullest :)

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    1. UnknownJanuary 15, 2012 at 5:05 AM

      thank you din po for visiting :) God bless us all :)

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  18. kikoJanuary 14, 2012 at 11:49 PM

    i like your qoute ha, and your very very very good decision

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  19. JCJanuary 15, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    good read. good luck with your journey! :)

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  20. UnknownJanuary 15, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    This is so inspiring Jenny! Thanks and welcome to the new woman in you!

    http://travel-on-a-shoe-string.blogspot.com/2012/01/cafe-by-ruins.html

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  21. rjs mamaJanuary 17, 2012 at 3:32 AM

    I have yet to do this. Out with the old, in with the new!

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