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Let It Go to Let It Grow: A Journey to New Beginnings
In a society like today’s, which is constantly changing at such rapid rates, the ability to let go of the past is both critical yet tough. We do, and sometimes maybe even unconsciously, continue holding onto ideas, feelings, and people like they are the only thing keeping us sane. But what if all these things we keep so close to us are, in fact, what is holding us back?
To start fresh doesn’t mean to give up; it means to take a new approach to everything. This explains why the room of opportunities is always referred to as the room of opportunities. And isn’t that what growth is all about?
The Burden We Bear
Consider the number of memes, screenshots, and extra applications that you have accumulated in your phone’s memory. Now, consider if your brain functions in a similar manner. Every rage, every pessimistic view, and every toxic connection has a cost — a cost of space.
This burden might seem close to unbearable considering how much scrolling through perfect images on social media there is and how many drown in a highlight reel while having unmet expectations. But how often do we take a step back and consider, Do I really need this?
