Let go

It turns out that Queen Elsa of Arendelle knew what she was talking it all along.

In a time when it feels like nothing is in our control, everything feels more difficult than it should be. With tons of time to think and stew, this lesson becomes one of the hardest to lean into. I rely on order and control; I struggle with relinquishing routine for the sake of fun and do not let myself enjoy things that aren’t part of the plan. Efforts to gain normalcy and typicality are actually causing a disservice to my sassy friends.

Let. It. Go.

Rather than focusing what can’t be controlled, we’re going to push through and focus on what we can. Sometimes it is surface things that give us a sense of order amongst the chaos. Sometimes it is things that have been with us for decades and haven’t come out of hiding spots.

• Toddler dressing themself with a Halloween shirt with a Christmas skirt and unicorn slippers?
• That thing from years ago that no one remembers but you?
• Frustration over each sassy child requesting different food for every meal?
• Overthinking until you’re blue in the face?
• An old grudge?
• Donuts for breakfast, lunch, and dinner?
• Those pants that aren’t fitting quite the same?
• Fears about not being good enough, smart enough, cool enough?
• A full on mess in every square foot of the house?
• Changing the routine just because?
• Plans, systems or a routine that doesn’t follow the one you expected?
• Worried that someone will actually read this?

Whether it is something that is literally only bothering you and no one else or something that you haven’t had the courage to dig back up, use your energy to deal with and move on. Legging go just may be worth it.

Not gonna lie. This one isn’t a lesson for me. But, we’re going to give it our best shot — starting with a cowboy chase around the house, using our best pillows as horses….and some deep thinking on what should be held onto and what should be let go.