A Time to Release

12 Apr A Time to Release

Release.

Release to let go.

Release to create space.

Release to allow.

For so long, I have tried to remain in control of my life. From how I look, to what I say, to what other people think and say about me. To how much money I make and when. To when I’m getting married and having children to how many and what their names will be. Control. Control. Control. Control.

As a mental health provider, someone who has experienced this firsthand and is actively working on it, I am here to tell you, control is exhausting. Control is often rooted in fear. Fear of what would happen if I don’t… XYZ. Control reflects a lack of faith or trust. Trying to control every aspect of your life is so draining. I understand, sis. I truly do.

But do you know what many of us ALSO have the power to do?

Release.

Release expectations. Release fears. Release trying to narrate your entire story. Release trying to become someone or something that was never you. You are a gift to this world. You were created to fly. The things we try to control in our lives are like weights that hold us back from experiencing the beauty within this world, with all its unpredictability and uncertainty.

There can still be joy and peace in the process if we allow it. No, you may not be thinking about joy when you’re going through heartbreak or when you’re hurting. But I promise you, the light is on the way. It will get better. There is someone or something greater out there protecting and covering you because you’ve made it this far. Without a guide or map, you’ve survived. You are living. You deserve to receive all this world has to offer, and it’s hard to do that while trying to control the narrative and outcome.

It is my hope and prayer that after reading this, you too choose to release something. Let go of what is not serving you. Be free from the expectations of the outcome and enjoy the experience, trusting that things will be okay.

With lots of love,

Kanisha