Let It Go

At some point we'll all get there, to the point of understanding, that to love is to forgive, and that it's more than words, but life itself. Only when we forgive can we really honestly face what we have become, who we are and only then can we really change anything.

We gotta walk away from excuses, all those thoughts and wishes for things to be different... here is part of that truth in the bible, when it says:

Why do you try to fix what is wrong with others, when you have something even bigger that is wrong with yourself? First fix yourself, then you'll actually be in a position to help someone else

That's a paraphrase of course, but it's the truth.

We don't want to face who we are, and what we do, so we make excuses... Weather it's parents, brothers, sisters, friends, relationships, education, the boss, co-workers... you name it, it's been used as an excuse for why we've done something, or why we continue to do these things... And at the same time we are critical of each other and all of our imperfections.

Let it go. We are who we are and if we're not happy, nothing that anyone else can give us will make us so. Let it go, and move on, make the most of what time we have left, it may not be as long as we think... it may be longer.

I'm not saying to go apologize to anyone, or try and rebuild relationships that have failed. Just take that first step and forgive, even if they haven't done anything to deserve it... Their change is not the concern, ourselves is what is at issue, personal happiness, and self acceptance of who we are.

And lastly, (though there's probably much more to this than I'll write) forgive yourself. I've got news for you, we're not part of the "perfect race" we are part of the "human race". It's not a color, not a degree, not a level of intelligence, not male or female. Humanity; imperfection at it's best, vulnerable, ugly, annoying and mistake prone, yet lovable all at the same time.

Perfection is what we strive for, perfection is the ideal. But it's not an all or nothing thing... and with a little grace, and a helping hand we can get closer to it together, than any of us as individuals can ever hope to alone.

Love, Forgive and be at Peace - Matti