Powerful Message on Letting Go
Powerful Message on Letting Go, How to Be Happy Alone: Denzel Washington
Listen to me folks.
Let me tell you something.
life ain't always be easy
you're going to face challenges
you're going to face disappointments
and sometimes the hardest thing to do is
let go of the people and things that no longer serve you.
but let me tell you this
letting go is not giving up.
it's about moving forward
it's about growing
it's about stepping into who you're meant to be
you know we all have people in our lives that
hold us back
they drain us
they discourage us
they don't believe in us
and for too long we let them have a seat at the table
we let them dictate how we feel
how we live
how we see ourselves
and let me tell you
that's not the way to live.
you're not meant to live in the shadows
for someone else's doubts and fears
you were born to shine
to stand tall to be the best version of yourself
but in order to do that,
you gotta learn how to let go
let go of the toxic relationships
let go of the negativity
that means
stepping away from people who aren't lifting you up
that means saying goodbye to the people
who only show up when they need something from you
let go of the ones who've been holding you back
who've been keeping you small
who've been telling you what you can't do what you can't have
you've got to let them go.
now I know that's not easy
it's hard to let go of people we've invested time in.
people that we've loved
people we've tried to help
but here's the truth my friends
you cannot pour from an empty cup
you cannot keep giving when you're running on fumes
you can't keep trying to fill the voids of other people
when your own life is empty
so, you've got to start by looing inward,
and I mean really looing inward.
I'm talking about learning to love yourself
learning to be happy alone.
now I know some of you are scared of that
you think that being alone means being lonely
but that's a lie.
being alone doesn't mean you're lonely
it means you're free.
it means you're whole.
it means you've got the chance to truly discover
who you are
what you're capable of
and what you deserve.
when you learn to be happy on your own.
you become unstoppable.
because when you stand on your own two feet
when you love and respect yourself
that energy starts to shift
you start to attract the right people
the right opportunities
the right circumstances into your life
you stop chasing after things
and you start attracting them
when you can stand alone and be at peace
that's when everything changes
that's when the magic happens
the universe, life, God
whatever you believe in
starts to open doors for you
but first you've got to walk away from the things that don't serve you
you've got to walk away from the people who don't believe in you
you gotta walk away from the situations that keep pulling you down
and I know it's tough
I know it's hard to walk away from what's familiar
I know it feels like you're losing something
but let me tell you this
you're not losing anything
you're gaining everything
you're gaining peace
you're gaining your power
you're gaining your purpose
you're gaining the life you've always dreamed of
so I want you to remember this
and I want you to say it to yourself every day
I am worthy
I am worthy of love
I am worthy of happiness
I am worthy of respect
and when you start believing that
when you start walking in that truth
that's when the world starts to change around you
but here's the thing
it's going to take time
it's not going to happen overnight
you'll face challenges
you'll face doubts
there will be moments when you question
whether you have what it takes
but I'm here to tell you
you have everything you need
you have everything within you
to create the life you deserve
so take that first step and keep moving forward
one day at a time
and as you do
I'll promise this
you will be amazed at how much peace how much joy
and how much freedom you will find
you don't need anyone to complete you
you're already whole you're already enough
and when you realize that
when you finally let go of everything
that doesn't server you
that's when your life will truly begin
I want you to listen closely
let me tell you this
the only person who can stop you
from the life you were meant to live is you
and I know what you're thinking
but Denzel I've been trying
I've been working so hard
why isn't it happening?
let me tell you something
it's not about the work you put in
it's about the energy you bring
it's about the people you surround yourself with
it's about who you're choosing to give your time
your love and your heart to
now I know it's not easy
we're told we're supposed to be surrounded by people all the time, right?
friends, family, a partner
we're told that without those people something are missing that
somehow if you're alone, if you don't have people around you
validating your existence you're not enough
but I'm here to tell you that's a lie.
that's a lie that has been sold to us
and I want you to stop believe it
there's power in solitude
there's strength in being alone
you see when you are alone
you get to be with the one person that matters most, you
and there's something beautiful about that
because you finally stop relying on the opinions of others
when you finally stop seeking validation from people
who are just as lost as you are
that's when you'll find true happiness
that's when you'll find peace
you stop searching for the approval of others
and you start giving yourself
the approval that you've been desperately seeking
and listen I get it
it's hard to let go
it's hard to say goodbye
to people who've been in your life for a long time
we get comfortable we get attached
but I'm telling you
that attachment is what's keeping you stuck
it's keeping you in a place
where you're constantly giving and giving but never getting anything back
it's time to take a step back take a deep breath
and realize that you don't need anyone to make you whole
when you're constantly surrounded by people who are taking and taking from you
and you're giving and giving
something's got to change
and you've got to be the one to change it
it's not easy it's uncomfortable
but when you let go of the people who don't serve you
when you stop holding on to the ones who don't appreciate you
when you stop letting others dictate how you feel
that's when you start finding real peace
you've got to get used to saying no
you've got to get comfortable with stepping back and saying
I can't give you any more of me
but you know what happens?
people get upset
they start question you
they'll try to make you feel guilty
don't let them
understand that this is your journey
this is your life
you've been given one shot to live it
and you owe it to yourself to live it on your own terms
so if someone in your life
isn't adding to your happiness
isn't pushing you to be better
isn't making you feel like you're worthy
then it's time to let them go.
I don't care how long you've known them
I don't care how close you are
if they're not bringing light into your life
then they're taking it away
and let me say this
there's nothing wrong with being alone
there's nothing wrong with focusing on yourself
this is your time this is the time for you
to grow
to heal
and to discover
the amazing person you are
too many of us get trapped in this idea that we need someone else to make us happy
that somehow
if we are not in a relationship
or surrounded by a big group of people
then we're missing out
tat's not true
happiness starts with you
it begins with you
now, I want you to understand something
you're not weak for needing space
you're not weak for choosing solitude
you're not weak for stepping back and creating boundaries
in fact
it takes strength to choose yourself
over the noise and distractions of the world
it takes courage to walk away from
the people who are draining you
the people who don't see your worth
the ones who only want to pull you down to their level
it takes strength to look in the mirror and say
I am worthy of peace
I am worthy of happiness
and I will not settle for anything less
let me tell you something else
you were not put on this earth to be a placeholder in someone else's life
you were not put here to be an afterthought
to be the person someone comes to when they need something
and then forgets about when things are good
you are not disposable you are worthy of respect of love and loyalty
and if you're not getting that from the people in your life
you have every right to walk away
we have been trained our whole lives to believe that we must please others
that we must live for others
but I want you to get comfortable with this truth
you don't owe anyone your happiness
you don't owe anyone your time or your energy
if they don't appreciate it
there's no one out there that can replace
the value you bring to your own life
don't give that power away
look we've all been there
we've all had people in our lives who
we tried to help
tried to fix
tried to love
into a better version of themselves
but let me tell you
you can't heal anyone who doesn't want to be healed
you can't save someone who isn't ready to save themselves
and when you keep pouring yourself into a broken relationship
when you keep trying to fix someone who doesn't even want to be fixed
guess what happens
you drain yourself
you lose yourself
you forget who you are in the process
and that's the part I want you to avoid
don't lose yourself trying to fix people
don't lose yourself trying to be what others need you to be
it's like trying to fill a cup with no bottom
you're going to give and give an give
and nothing is ever going to stay
you'll always be empty
but here's the truth
you can't pour from an empty cup
and if you're constantly giving to people who don't appreciate it
who aren't putting anything back into you
then you'll find yourself running on fumes
you'll feel like you're doing everything right
but nothing is working
and that's because you've neglected yourself
you've neglected your own needs
you've neglected your own growth
I want you to understand this
it's not selfish to choose yourself
it's necessary
you can't be your best for anyone else
if you're not your best for yourself first
it's okay to put yourself first
it's okay to say no to things that drain you
it's okay to let go of people who don't understand your value
and the sooner you accept that
the sooner you'll start attracting the right people into your life
when you let go of what no longer serves you
you create space for what does
it's like cleaning out a closet
you have to get rid of the old clothes that no longer fit
that are worn out
that are taking up space
so you can make room for the new things that are going to elevate you
and that's exactly what letting go of toxic people is like
you're cleaning out the emotional clutter
you're removing the relationships that have weighed you down
and by doing that
you are making room for the people, experiences, and opportunities that are meant for you
now this doesn't mean you have to walk around with anger in your heart
it doesn't mean you have to cup people off in a dramatic hostile way
you can let go with love
you can release people with respect
you can wish them well and let them go without holding on to resentment
because the truth is
holding on to resentment only keeps you ties to them
it only keeps you tethered to the past
and you can't move forward
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