Listen Linda

Knowing when to walk away from things, circumstances, situations, people no longer meant for you. It is a sign of maturity. There doesn’t have to be words. There doesn’t even have to be any hard feelings…but choosing to be the bigger person. The more mature person in a toxic situation and thus choosing to walk away is growth.

The simple act of letting go of things not serving us, cutting ties with our past. Even though the time is spent stepping away and healing from it just so we can come back stronger to fix it. is growth, some of the hardest things we as human beings must do is let go. Sometimes that’s painfully necessary.  And why does life have to be so hard sometimes?

Why is it that through our hardest moments in life is when it’s what makes us or breaks us? I’ll never understand it. Because that’s where the argument gets that this is unfair. And that’s living. But there is usually some act that balances these hard moments out. That brings about peace. It’s just finding that too. And then becoming protective of what peace we find in life. It doesn’t mean one has to do years of meditation to find it. But it doesn’t hurt.  And there’s been studies proving that meditation helps with numerous things.

For people like me in recovery, it is suggested to have moments of meditation. It helps with finding your center, and like a gravity. It grounds you. Keeping you in the present moment.

Something else too, our value isn’t determined by how much pain we can endure, or how much we can fix. It’s about knowing our limits and respecting them. Coming back to boundaries, it is a form of self-respect and self-love.

Protecting our peace is so important to our emotional health and mental health. Constantly engaging in draining situations can lead one into burnout and anxiety, and a loss of self-identity. And if anyone thinks it’s selfish, if one wants to prioritize their wellbeing should probably take a long hard look at their lives, no? Prioritizing our well-being isn’t selfish, it’s necessary for a balanced and fulfilling life.

Not every problem is mind to solve. I can’t fix everything, everyone. IM not a superhero. And neither are you. And not everyone deserves the effort. Sometimes, people’s problems are their own doings and it’s their consequences for whatever sin their having to unravel. And that’s not our place. Because some lessons need to be learned on their own. Because the biggest teacher is life. And we got to learn to walk on our own. And be stronger for it.

By choosing where to invest our energy wisely and recognizing that some battles are best left unfought. The universe will balance it out and it probably wasn’t our battle in the first place.

The hardest thing again is letting go. Walking away from toxicity can be one of the hardest decisions to make in life. But that is also one of the most liberating. Letting go doesn’t mean we fail, it means you’re choosing you and that peace is more valuable than the chaos others bring. It’s growth.

Hope and Reciprocity. Let me end this post on a hopeful note. By protecting our peace and setting boundaries, we create space for healthier, more reciprocal relationships.  So, above all things honor us. Recognize our worth and understand that true strength lies in knowing when to walk away. Choosing peace over chaos and valuing our well-being about all else.

It really is that simple. But sometimes, somethings are easier said than done.