Letting Go

Written by Lisa Frost
Absurdly Improbable

9th May 2007

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A friend recently shared a beautiful little story with me that I'd like to share with you.

A Leaf In A River ¹

Can I tell you a story about a leaf in a river? We've all seen them, floating along in the middle of the river, gently being carried along by the flow. Funny, really - from there, they cannot be hurt or damaged, since there is nothing but water around, and the water is supporting the leaf. Of course, some leaves are stuck on the bank of the river, with some perhaps unknown force being applied that keeps them there. For the leaf on the bank, the very same current that is supporting the other leaf is now destructive. And yet, if the force holding the leaf is removed, then the leaf that is stuck can now be carried to where it is supposed to be, no longer being buffeted by the vagaries of the current. Unlike a leaf, we can decide to hold on, or to let go.

Just like the leaf, it is amazing how much easier life can be when we allow ourselves to be who we truly are. Letting go of all the things we should do or be, all the things that hold us back and leave us stuck, allows us to be the greatest person that we are.

We are all unique, and that is to be celebrated.

My sister once said to me, "I've seen you be many people, but you're always best as yourself." That's true of every person.

You are magnificent as yourself, in a way that no one else ever has been or ever will be. It's just a matter of letting go, and letting yourself be.

^{1. Leaf story provided with thanks to Iain MacKenzie, Results InSight}

Written by Lisa Frost
Absurdly Improbable
www.absurdlyimprobable.com