Letting Go

Everyday, there is a reason to practice the art of letting go but actually doing it is hard.

For me, accepting the outcome of my expectations is a challenge. Take for instance last night's letdown. Having agreed to fill in for a friend at a social gathering, I knew going in that feeling like an outsider would be a strong possibility. Some of the people were acquaintances and by outward appearances, I was included in the activity. Yet, no fulfilling connections were made.

From birth, growth, aging and death, our lives are full of ups and downs. How we handle them and what they teach us is the real key.