The Importance of the Power of Letting Go

Life is often filled with challenging times, which can sit heavily on our shoulders. Sometimes we might not feel ready to let go of things that sit firmly on our hearts, and other times, we can hold onto things unnecessarily, which may not be good for our well-being. When not processed and let go of, the thoughts and feelings that these situations bring up can end up causing us a lot of inner turmoil. 

If we are to be able to move forwards with our life, we must learn what it is to consciously let go. In this blog, you’ll learn how you can spot the signs of needing to let go and why this powerful practice is the key to creating the most aligned life you can imagine.

What does it mean to ‘let go’?

Letting go requires you to live in the present moment instead of the past. We are all holding onto things in our lives that no longer feel good or are no longer serving us on the path we are travelling. We tend to spend time ruminating on things that are out of our control, so the process of letting go will allow us to break this cycle and live a life that will benefit our whole well-being. Whether we are carrying negative feelings or experiencing negative thoughts, we can consciously choose to let go of the things that are causing us emotional pain, with the aim of finding more inner peace. 

Why is letting go hard?

There are multiple layers and obstacles when it comes to letting go. When something feels comfortable or even against what your heart is telling you, we have a tendency to persuade ourselves that letting go is the wrong path for us. When we’re holding on to our own expectations and fears of uncertainty, and we cannot see what the future may hold, consciously choosing to let go can be painful and scary. Many people will avoid letting go for this reason alone. Letting go requires courage and asks us to place our trust in the journey ahead.

Signs you need to let go

When we’re caught up in the emotions we are experiencing, it may not occur to us that we would benefit from letting go of whatever it is that is causing us pain. You are more intelligent than your brain would have you realise, so it’s important to lean into the path of surrender and tune into your instincts. We usually know what it is that we need, but when we’re used to experiencing negative patterns, lack of trust, and don’t have the knowledge to know how to move forwards, we will struggle to enjoy each moment and create the life we want to live.

Here are some common signs that you might experience when you need to let go:

• Gut feeling

• You’re experiencing more negative emotions than joy

• You feel disconnected

• You are giving more than you are receiving back

• Your energy feels drained

• Things are not flowing

• You’re seeing signs and synchronicities

• You have spiritually outgrown other belief systems

• Your boundaries are not being respected

• Your values and beliefs are being compromised

• Your self-esteem is suffering

• You find yourself holding onto the past

Why is letting go powerful?

The transformative process of letting go allows us to create space for newness to come into our lives, such as fresh opportunities, new people, and things we may never have dreamed of. We are all carrying programming, thought patterns and beliefs which may not be our own. So it can feel liberating to free ourselves from emotions that may have built up through one life experience or our many experiences throughout the years. It takes courage to let go of beliefs and situations that we may be attached to, but in going through this powerful process, we are able to focus more positively on our career, relationships, purpose, health, and connection with ourselves.

How to let go

There are a number of key principles involved in letting go, which aim to help us to become more present and enjoy our life. It requires you to, first of all, make a conscious decision when it comes to releasing the thoughts, feelings and situations that have become a negative factor in your life. As we move forwards, we have the power to choose to stop reliving past experiences, become more present, and enjoy our life. 

Depending on what it is you are letting go of, it can be helpful to create some distance between yourself and the cause of your pain. This might require you to set firmer boundaries or make a commitment not to keep accessing things that feel hurtful. You might choose to replace these experiences with more positive ones or to reframe your thinking around them. 

The emotions around letting go can feel super raw, so please be gentle with yourself. This is an opportunity to focus more on yourself and offer yourself and others forgiveness for the pain that you are experiencing. Some people find it helpful to lean on spiritual traditions such as breathing, mindfulness, or rituals. Each person’s process for letting go will be different, so lean into what your intuition is telling you is right for you.

Supporting yourself through spiritual coaching

 The process of letting go can feel very painful, so it can be helpful to lean on someone for guidance and outside perspective. Spiritual coaching will support the whole of you as you assess what it is that you want in your life and begin to connect with yourself on a deeper level. 

Get in touch today to find out how a spiritual coach can assist you with the process of letting go and to schedule a free 30 minute consultation.