Ranting Over a Singing Contest

@Shavkat (141456)
Philippines
April 19, 2026 6:20pm CST
This morning, I got some messages from a friend of mine. He was ranting because he failed to enter the final in a singing contest virtually. I also attended it and thought that he can make it. It seems like the judges are not in favor of his performance. I just said to let it go because we cannot hold the minds of these judges. However, he keeps on whining and cannot accept the result of this competition. I am giving him time to process this matter. Can you let go of certain things easily? Image Credit: static.vecteezy.com
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@DaddyEvil (172260)
• United States
6h
It depends on how much I care about something. If I really care about it, then no, I have trouble letting things go. If it doesn't really matter to me, then yes, I can let it go easily. Just turn your phone off until tomorrow. If he still wants to talk about it tomorrow, then listen, tell him you're sorry and see if that helps him let go.
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@Shavkat (141456)
• Philippines
6h
I also think that he had prepared and gave his all with this singing contest. So, it means it is not easy to let go. In contrast, I usually do not dwell on certain situations. One of the reasons it is done, and nothing I can do about it. During my younger years, I must admit that I was a whiny soul. I changed through the years of existence.
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@DaddyEvil (172260)
• United States
6h
@Shavkat I can still feel put-out about certain things but I rarely whine about it anymore. I'm too old to dwell on things that upset me anymore.
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@Ineeddentures (28640)
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4h
Can you let go of certain things easily? Depends what it is One of my neighbours said I couldn't sing So when his car broke down I asked him if hexwould reconsider his opinion of my vocal talents He said no, So I left him stranded
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@AmbiePam (117789)
• United States
5h
Some things are really hard to let go, but singing contests are so difficult to make your mark that I’m kind of surprised anyone expects to really win those things. So many people seem to enter them! It feels like you need pure luck to break through to judges.