Lessons during Quarantine…

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Letting go requires self-control.

Read that again…slowly.

By definition, self-control requires -restraint exercised over one’s own impulses, emotions, or desires.

When we let something go, when we release control of all things, self-control must take front and center.

 In our human nature, when we let things go, we panic, fear sets in, and we immediately think everything will change, fall apart, cease to be what you wanted.

All along, it was not what you needed.

As this pandemic has shown us, we are not in control of the societal norms that have been placed on us. The physical liberties, the daily freedoms of deciding where we want to go, who do we want to see have been restricted to the point of ceasing.

I began to wonder what is truly in my control and if what I am controlling is bringing me joy and joy to those around me.

So I decided to let go. 

Letting go of wanting things my way or no way.

Letting go of illusions 

Letting go of accolades

Letting go of measured outcomes

Letting go of inputs and outputs

Letting go of expectations 

I didn’t realize the burden I was carrying was weighted by what I was controlling.

I feel lighter. I feel relieved. I feel freedom. 

What are you controlling that is bringing your strife?

Exercise self-control and let it go!

Lesson:

Often we think if we control the input, we can control the output.

Controlling is suffocating- learn to breathe!

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2 responses to “Lessons during Quarantine…”

  1. Rita McGhee Avatar
    Rita McGhee

    Powerful!!!
    I let it all Go daily and I surrender daily to God my times are in his hands. This covid-19 times has really shown me to trust in the lord with all my heart

  2. NInalou Risolio Avatar
    NInalou Risolio

    Good Word, yes America has had to learn to slow down and just breathe-“Be Still and know that I Am God.” hard to do, thankful for the Lords daily blessings!

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