Posted on Thursday, 4th March 2010 by Catherine
Letting go…
It means accepting that I can’t control much of what is going on in my life.
Accepting that I don’t have all the answers and sometimes don’t know the right choices to make.
A chapter is ending in that area of our life.
As with most things when a chapter closes another one starts
(whether we like it or not)
The unknown of this new chapter is scary but exciting.
I plan to embrace the newness of being free from cancer treatments and let go of the fear of it returning.
Letting go is hard – keeping perspective about your life is essential especially when you are faced with change.
I come from the school of thought that “it can always be worse”.
Occasionally, this can be to my detriment but generally this mindset keeps me grounded.
So if you are conflicted in areas of your life and need to “let go” of someone or something know that you are not alone.
Tons of us are facing hard choices, difficult times and uncertainly in our life.
These are all part of our “shoe story”. We all have one and each and every day we add more to our “shoes of life”. What matters most is how we walk in the “shoes of life”.
How adversity affects us. Do we let it control us or do we take the initiative and find the good; see the blessings for what they are.
I know that I will make it – whatever this life hands me I will be okay. (and so will you)
I have a positive yet realistic attitude, a good support system and the desire to walk in my shoes of life with grace. Even the letting go shoes.
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March 5th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Fantastic post, Catherine. As usual.
March 5th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Loved this Catherine!! Thanks for sharing!
March 5th, 2010 at 11:37 pm
I came from the family that streesed "it could always be worse" too but sometimes that's just not enough. Thanks for sharing!
March 6th, 2010 at 2:41 am
Catherine, I have struggled for years wearing "uncomfortable work shoes". I think the time is very close to getting a new pair of shoes that are a better fit for me. It is really scary to trade in the shoes I have worn for almost 20 years even though these shoes feel like they are killing me.
I am also faced with turning in my running shoes that I have loved wearing for the last 11 years. I think it is simply time to let them go and replace them with cycling shoes.
Thanks for another very thoughtful post.
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March 5th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
Ross – Both of these transitions are so hard. It is good that you can recognize the need for change but that certainly doesn’t make it any easier. Thanks for sharing~
March 7th, 2010 at 1:09 am
I really need to work on that mindset. I get so caught up in my own circumstances sometimes, I have to remember the big picture. You are AMAZING for getting through the cancer process, and you'll get through the next step too!
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March 7th, 2010 at 4:54 pm
"Letting go is hard – keeping perspective about your life is essential especially when you are faced with change." I couldn't agree more – I am SO glad you joined TMC! Your blog has SO MUCH to offer other women – you are an inspiraiton and it's an honor to be blogging with you.
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