“Even though you may want to move forward in your life, you may have one foot on the brakes. In order to be free, we must learn how to let go. Release the hurt. Release the fear. Refuse to entertain your old pain. The energy it takes to hang onto the past is holding you back from a new life. What is it you would let go of today?” – Mary Manin Morrissey

Let go of the constant fear to jump.

Jump into things that make me truly happy. Jump into things that spark joy. Jump into things that reignite the fire. Jump into things that create butterflies.

Indulge in the adventure.

Buy the tickets. Book the flights. Drink the coffee. Order the margarita. Listen to the waves. Admire the view. Chase the sunset.

Open your heart to possibilities.

Heartbreak is inevitable. Fear is manageable. Love is magical. Do the things that scare you the most in hopes that they turn out better than you could have ever imagined.

Release the resentment. Release the hurt. Release the fear.

At some point you just have to let go of what you thought should happen and live in what is happening. One day at a time. Things will get better.

Chase happiness. Create joy. Choose love.

Be selfish. Do what you need. Say how you feel. No take backs.

Trust your gut.

A beautiful love language is consideration. When someone thinks about your feelings before making decisions, pays attention to details and goes the extra mile to make life a little easier for you – how much someone cares about you can actually be found in how much they consider you.

Life changes. You lose love. You lose friends. You lose pieces of yourself that you never imagined would be gone. And then, without even realizing it, these pieces come back. New love enters. Better friends come along. A stronger and wiser you will be smiling back at you in the mirror. No matter how bad it gets, better days are always waiting.

Lost love, check. Lost friends, check. Lost pieces of myself that I never imagined would be gone, check.

While the sadness can leave you completely broken and overwhelmed, the next phase can be better than you ever imagined. Boundaries can be set when it comes to the negative memories and toxic feelings. The best thing I can do for myself is acknowledge them as they appear, invite them out for beer and when it’s time, kindly escort them to the exit. This version of myself, whether ready or not, will soon be embracing all the change about to come. Experiencing new love. Creating better friendships. Admiring the stronger and wiser person looking back at me through the mirror.

No matter how bad it gets, better days are always waiting.

One day at a time. Things Will Get Better.