The Art of Letting GO: How to Let Go of the Past, Look Forward to the Future, and Finally Enjoy the Emotional Freedom You Deserve! (The Art Of Living Well Book 2)

by Damon Zahariades

regret isn’t without value. It serves a purpose. It teaches us lessons, helping us to avoid repeating the same mistakes and poor decisions. If we allow regret to fester, however, reliving our past blunders and choices over and over, it becomes an emotional obstacle.

Letting go begins with accepting our new circumstances.

We remember the good parts of the relationship while downplaying the bad parts. This is one of the reasons some of us return to toxic relationships.

Our idealization of our former partners causes us to forget (or dismiss) the deep-rooted toxicity of the relationship.

We become our failures.

Forcing ourself to do things we enjoy short circuits the pattern of negative thoughts and emotions that dominate our headspace.

Purpose motivates us. It fills us with resolve and encourages us to take action. It influences our behaviors and helps us to make difficult decisions. It aids us in regulating our emotions and allows us to focus on what matters to us. Purpose gives our life meaning and plays a critical role in whether we feel fulfilled or dissatisfied.

we have to confront it head on. We have to face it without distraction. Only then can we release it, grieve when necessary, and move on with our life.