Having to let go of things in your life

January 22, 2014

They say you don't know what you have until it's gone. But the truth is, you knew exactly what you had; you just thought you'd never lose it.

Its true that sometimes we really don't know what we have until we lose it, but it is also true that we never may know the things in life that we have lacked in until they arrives. In order to live your best life sometimes you are faced with having to let go of things in your life that you never thought that you would have to let go of. The things in life that make us happy are things in life that we must take proper care of, but are things that sometimes die for reasons that have nothing to do with our own lives.

Sometimes we are faced with the question of losing something or someone and we then give the effort that we should have always given. Finding a delicate balance in life is a very difficult task, but we must give forth a mighty effort in everything we do at all times, doing so will show that you are always appreciative for what you have, and will make instances in your life that you are forced to let go easier, because chances are it won't be your fault that you are forced to let go. By J. Johnson


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    Eugene Wise

    January 22, 2014

    This statement has so much truth it's unbelievable. I love this statement!!!!!!!

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    rossuzana rashid

    January 22, 2014

    Its really painful to say goodbye to someone that you dont want to let go..

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    V.K. Vij

    January 22, 2014

    Changes are low of nature;if snowfall today tommarrow may be sunshine.

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    Jenny Yee

    January 23, 2014

    Hello Jendhamuni,i just love this article and it's so true,i too take things for granted and really regrets till this very day of my life. I have a dear close friend of 20 years,our friendship started when i met her on my very first job,just out of school,i was introduced to her by my boss and she took me under her wings and taught me all the ropes to do the job,from a clerical to admin to account and finally to supervisor status,along these long stretch ahead of me, i always took for granted it's her job to help and teach along the way,i did not said a word of thanks to her nor show her my gratitude ,until one day when she left to go back to her home town Christmas Island,and it's my turn to teach new comers who did not know anything but to learn from the bottom-up like me,then i realize the patience, the good efforts and time given to teach a person,truly from the bottom of my heart i do regret for not thanking her for all she did for me,so now whenever i went to a temple or church to pray,i will make sure to say a prayer for her
    where-ever she may be and may she be well blessed with lots of love and care,though i have no idea where she is now. Thanks Peggy from the bottom of my heart.

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