Let go and move on

ONE of the most difficult ex­periences a person can have is dealing with a major loss and struggling to go on living despite the pain. What did you lose lately? Are you still suffering because you lost something material or immate­rial?

Tycoon John Gokongwei, Jr. had to start from scratch when his family lost their fortune and their so-called friends after his father’s death. That was many years before he was able to build big and suc­cessful businesses. Like him, you can let go and move on.

Remember the following when dealing with any kind of loss.

You are not your possession and you are not your relationship. Apart from a material possession or a person, your worth does not diminish. Be strong! You will never develop your full potential and you will never see all your options and blessings if you make something or someone your moon, your sun, your world. Everything is tempo­rary. Life must go on!

Life still has so many things to of­fer. It does not end with your loss­es. The great inventor Alexander Graham Bell said, “When one door closes, another opens; but we of­ten look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.”

Since everything is temporary, enjoy it while it’s there. Do what you love. Make time for it. Spend time with your loved ones. Create memories. No computer program or natural sign can tell us how much time is left.

God is in control. If it’s for you, the universe will move to bring it back to you. The all-powerful God can restore anything, even rela­tionships – if He wills it.

You were created for a purpose. It could be difficult to focus on your purpose in life when things seem to fall apart, but you can motivate yourself. Small steps can make a difference. In fact, as you do what God calls you to do, the more you will realize how small your troubles are. What can you still do despite your losses and difficulties?

Finally, here’s something inspir­ing from Steve Maraboli: “Renew, release, let go. Yesterday’s gone. There’s nothing you can do to bring it back. You can’t “should’ve” done something. You can only DO some­thing. Renew yourself. Release that attachment. Today is a new day!”