Celebrating Self

Some people think letting go

is the same as giving up.

It's not.

It's releasing those things

that are no longer right

for you

or your happiness.

It's making room in your life

and in your heart

for something new.

It's believing ~

like I do ~

that you are

a wonderful person

who deserves nothing

less than the best.

Carlton Cards

I purchased a card with this inscription in it, intending to mail it to a friend.  Then realized I wanted to share it with everyone!  

If you are reading these words, I cannot help but believe that you are consciously or unconsciously searching to stretch and grow.  And in order to do this, you must make room for the new by letting go of the old. 

The challenges in life can be very trying so you must try to keep support in place ... mentors, teachers, retreats, classes, books, etc... In truth,however, the person you see the most is yourself.  You need to be your best means of support.

Very few of us see ourselves as being 'wonderful' and that is a horrible loss.  A loss not only to ourselves, but to our friends and community.  We each have a gift to share.  We each are a piece to the puzzle.  Without our individual contribution, the whole is lacking completion.

No matter what poor choices we have made in the past or what we have left undone, we are all deserving to lead creative and nurturing lives.  We must set the pace for others to follow by respecting and honoring our gifts and talents. 

Begin to fan the flame of passion and seek ways to make authentic contributions no matter how great or small.  It is through giving we truly begin to receive.