Being OK with letting go

Sometimes, letting go is the right thing to do no matter what the cost ...

Gary Bloomer | SHAKING THE TREE # 227

At some point, enough is enough …

At some point in your life, you’ll probably encounter a situation or an individual that makes you feel bad about yourself in some way.

You may feel the need to please this person, or to correct a situation. You may be a self styled peacemaker or ambassador, you may be the one who never wants to rock the boat.

But at some point though, either the situation is going to dissolve, or the individual is going to cross a line from which there’s no recovery; no going back. A breaking point of sorts.

And when this happens—when a certain boundary is crossed or no longer respected, even though you’ve set it and defended it, it is perfectly OK to sever ties.

It may not feel like it at the time, it may not feel OK, but with hindsight, yes, it’s OK to walk away.

It’s OK to let go.

It’s OK … it’s healthy … to set boundaries, to defend them, and to act if those boundaries are not acknowledged, adhered to, or respected.

There have been times in my life when I’ve stuck with something or someone way beyond where it was healthy for me emotionally or psychologically. And I’ve had people blame me for their inability or unwillingness to accept my boundaries (classic gaslighting).

Again, it’s OK to walk away.

It’s better for you, and it’s healthier in the long run.

As always, thanks for reading.

—Gary

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Originally from the U.K., Gary Bloomer is a writer, branding advocate, marketing specialist, and an award-winning graphic designer.
His design work has been included in Creative Review (one of the UK’s largest design magazines). Since 2009, he has answered over 5,000 marketing and business questions in the Know-How Exchange of MarketingProfs.com, placing him among the top 3% of contributors. He lives in Wilmington, Delaware, USA.