I have let it go
By AmberLynn
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
United States
April 11, 2021 12:35pm CST
I am the type of person who does not like confrontation. I do not like to dwell on things if I can help it.
I struggle with this sometimes, as I think we all do. However, I am trying each day to let things go.
Today, out of the blue, an acquaintance created a group with myself, two of our friends and one of our friends mom. She asked us to go with her to the beach on the exact weekend my friends (these same ladies) and myself already had plans.
I volunteered as the bearer of bad news and vague excuses. I hate this role, but I knew that I was in more of a place to do this. Why? because I don't know her as well.
I'm letting go now, letting that tense moment become part of my past.
The truth is she is a draining individual. She requires a lot of attention and that isn't something I am able to give.
Do you let things go?
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
11 Apr 21
This is true, though I think it's in our nature to try.
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@Nevena83 (66063)
• Serbia
13 Apr 21
@ScribbledAdNauseum There are people who are very selfish and who never think about what others think.
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@Laurakemunto (13787)
• Kenya
11 Apr 21
And they say, the older we get the few people we can trust and we'll said no one needs an explanation for whatever reason I may have for not doing something
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@Laurakemunto (13787)
• Kenya
13 Apr 21
@porwest it's better to be at peace with ourselves than please every one else and deep down we are tormented
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
11 Apr 21
I try to let things go rather than stress over it. But that's sometimes easier said than done.
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@Laurakemunto (13787)
• Kenya
11 Apr 21
Yes. Stress doesn't help and leads to depression
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
12 Apr 21
Every morning I wake up and say "Today is a great day!"
That little phrase has really helped me set my day up. You are right, everything is the small stuff. We're a twinkle in the eye of this vast existence.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
12 Apr 21
@ScribbledAdNauseum Absolutely. These phrases help more than many realize.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
12 Apr 21
@CarolDM Very true. I wish more people realized the power words have.
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@Laurakemunto (13787)
• Kenya
11 Apr 21
Yes exactly I do let go of things that drains me and doesn't add any value. After all why should I frustrate myself?
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
11 Apr 21
True! It does us no good to frustrate or upset ourselves.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
11 Apr 21
@Laurakemunto It is something we have to grow into. I allowed people to manipulate my emotions too much when I was younger.
@Laurakemunto (13787)
• Kenya
11 Apr 21
@ScribbledAdNauseum yes and never good for anyone to try and compromise your personality
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
12 Apr 21
No. I'm a dweller and a worrier. Glad you were able to let it go.
