The Language of Letting Go Quotes

“Seek balance in your life. Learn when it’s time to let go, and learn when it’s time to act.”
― Melody Beattie, More Language of Letting Go: 366 New Daily Meditations

“We are never starting over. In recovery, we are moving forward in a perfectly planned progression of lessons.”
― Melody Beattie, The Language Of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency

“Many of us have had our illusions about security and permanency shattered. The longer we’re alive, the more it gets beat into us: nothing is forever.”
― Melody Beattie, More Language of Letting Go: 366 New Daily Meditations

“Taking Care of Ourselves: October 6”
― Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency

“Today, God, help me relax and enjoy the scenery. Help me know I’m right where I need to be on my journey.”
― Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency

“God, help me face and solve my problems today. Help me do my part and let the rest go. I can learn to be a problem-solver”
― Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency

“In recovery, we learn that self-care leads us on the path to God’s will and plan for our life. Self-care never leads away from our highest good; it leads toward it. Learn to nurture that voice inside. We can trust ourselves.”
― Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency

“Allowing ourselves to receive love is one of the greatest challenges we face in recovery. Many of us have blocked ourselves from receiving love. We may have lived with people who used love to control us. They would be there for us, but at the high price of our freedom. Love was given, or withheld, to control us and have power over us. It was not safe for us to receive love from these people. We may have gotten accustomed to not receiving love, not acknowledging our need for love, because we lived with people who had no real love to give. At some point in recovery, we acknowledge that we, too, want and need to be loved. We may feel awkward with this need. Where do we go with it? What do we do? Who can give us love? How can we determine who is safe and who isn’t? How can we let others care for us without feeling trapped, abused, frightened, and unable to care for ourselves? We will learn. The starting point is surrender—to our desire to be loved, our need to be nurtured and loved. We will grow confident in our ability to take care of ourselves with people. We will feel safe enough to let people care for us; we will grow to trust our ability to choose people who are safe and who can give us love. We may need to get angry first—angry that our needs have not been met. Later, we can become grateful to those people who have shown us what we don’t want, the ones who have assisted us in the process of believing we deserve love, and the ones who come into our life to love us. We are opening up like flowers. Sometimes it hurts as the petals push open. Be glad. Our heart is opening up to the love that is and will continue to be there for us. Surrender to the love that is there for us, to the love that people, the Universe, and our Higher Power send our way. Surrender to love, without allowing people to control us or keep us from caring for ourselves. Start by surrendering to love for yourself. Today, I will open myself to the love that is here for me. I will let myself receive love that is safe, knowing I can take care of myself with people. I will be grateful to all the people from my past who have assisted me in my process of opening up to love. I claim, accept, and am grateful for the love that is coming to me. Lessons”
― Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency

“Force gratitude until it becomes habitual. Gratitude helps us stop trying to control outcomes. It is the key that unlocks positive energy in our life. It is the alchemy that turns problems into blessings, and the unexpected into gifts.”
― Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency

“If we are unhappy without a relationship, we’ll probably be unhappy with one as well. A relationship doesn’t begin our life; a relationship doesn’t become our life. A relationship is a continuation of life.”
― Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency

“Clear thinking means we don’t allow ourselves to become immersed in negativity or unrealistic expectations. We stay connected to other recovering people. We go to our meetings, where peace of mind and realistic support are available. We work the Steps, pray, and meditate.”
― Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency

“Letting go is the action part of faith. It is a behavior that gives God and the Universe permission to send us what we’re meant to have.”
― Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency

“Let go of unrest. Let peace fill the void. We do not have to forfeit our power, our God-given personal power—or our peace—to do the work as we are called upon to do today. We will be given all the power we need to do what we are meant to do, when it is time. Let peace come first. Then proceed. The task will get done, naturally and on time. Today, I will get peaceful first, and let my work and life emerge from that base. Being”
― Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency

“Life may test us. People may seek out our weak spots. We may see a common denominator to the limits that are being tested in our life. If we have a weak spot in one area, we may find ourselves tested repeatedly in that area by family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors. Life, people, our Higher Power, and the Universe may be trying to teach us something specific. When we learn that lesson, we will find that problems with that area dwindle. The boundary has been set, the power has been owned. For now, the lesson has been learned. We may need to be angry with certain people for a while, people who have pushed our tolerance over the edge. That’s okay. Soon, we can let go of the anger and exchange it for gratitude. These people have been here to help us learn about what we don’t want, what we won’t tolerate, and how to own our power. We can thank them for what we have learned. How much are we willing to tolerate? How far shall we let others go with us? How much of our anger and intuition shall we discount? Where are our limits? Do we have any? If we don’t, we’re in trouble. There”
― Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency

“Light and love are on my side.”
― Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency

“Today, I will separate myself from family members. I am a separate human being, even though I belong to a unit called a family. I have a right to my own issues and growth; my family members have a right to their issues and a right to choose where and when they will deal with these issues. I can learn to detach in love from my family members and their issues. I am willing to work through all necessary feelings in order to accomplish this.”
― Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency

“Even God cannot change the past. —Agathon”
― Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency

“Not two things at once, but one thing done in peace.”
― Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency

“Today, I will identify what I want and need; then, I’ll be willing to let go of it. I will devote my energy to living my life today, so I may master my lessons as quickly as possible. I will trust that what I want and need is coming to me. I will let go of my need to control the details.”
― Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency

“ballgame, sit at home and watch videos, whatever you like to do. Then prepare your favorite meal or go to a restaurant and have them prepare it. Show your friend your talent—remember this person likes and respects you for who you are. So if you can balance a Ping-Pong ball on the tip of your nose, go ahead and do that. Show him or her how good you are. Talk to your friend about the lessons you have learned, and invite him or her to share a lesson learned from you. Instead of fussing and worrying about how different you are, be grateful that you’re unique. Celebrate being you. God, thanks for me, too.”
― Melody Beattie, More Language of Letting Go: 366 New Daily Meditations

“Celebrate who you are Today, celebrate who you are. Yes, you have much in common with other people. But you’re also uniquely you. Grab a piece of paper and something to write with. Now write down: 1. A lesson that you have learned in life. 2. A talent that you have, no matter how quirky. 3. Your favorite meal. 4. The name of a friend who respects and likes you for who you are. 5. An activity that you enjoy. Now, pick up the phone and call your friend. Invite him or her to a celebration with you. Do the activity that you enjoy—go for a walk, go to a”
― Melody Beattie, More Language of Letting Go: 366 New Daily Meditations

“Detaching in Relationships: August 21 When we first become exposed to the concept of detachment, many of us find it objectionable and questionable. We may think that detaching means we don’t care. We may believe that by controlling, worrying, and trying to force things to happen, we’re showing how much we care. We may believe that controlling, worrying, and forcing will somehow affect the outcome we desire. Controlling, worrying, and forcing don’t work. Even when we’re right, controlling doesn’t work. In some cases, controlling may prevent the outcome we want from happening. As we practice the principle of detachment with the people in our life, we slowly begin to learn the truth. Detaching, preferably detaching with love, is a relationship behavior that works. We learn something else too. Detachment—letting go of our need to control people—enhances all our relationships. It opens the door to the best possible outcome. It reduces our frustration level, and frees us and others to live in peace and harmony. Detachment means we care, about ourselves and others. It frees us to make the best possible decisions. It enables us to set the boundaries we need to set with people. It allows us to have our feelings, to stop reacting and initiate a positive course of action. It encourages others to do the same. It allows our Higher Power to step in and work. Today, I will trust the process of detaching with love. I will understand that I am not just letting go; I am letting go and letting God. I’m loving others, but I’m loving myself too.”
― Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency

“Going With The Flow- July 8
"Go with the flow. Let go of fear and your need to control. Relinquish anxiety. Let it slip away, as you dive into the river of the present moment, the river of your life., your place in the universe. Stop trying to force the direction. Try not to swim against the current, unless it is necessary for your survival. If you've been clinging to a branch at the riverside, let it go. Let yourself move forward. Let yourself be moved forward. Avoid the rapids when possible. If you can't, stay relaxed. Staying relaxed can take you safely through fierce currents. If you go under for a moment, allow yourself to surface naturally. You will. Appreciate the beauty of the new scenery, as it is. See things with freshness, with newness. You shall never pass by today's scenery again! Don't think too hard about things. The flow is meant to be experienced. Within it, care for yourself. You are part of the flow, an important part. Work with the flow. Work within the flow. Thrashing about isn't necessary. Let the flow help you care for yourself. Let the flow help you set boundaries, make decisions, and get you where you need to be when it is time. You can trust the flow and your part in it.
Today, I will go with the flow.”
― Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency

“Today, I will practice tolerance, acceptance, and love of others as they are, and myself as I am. I will strive for that balance between expecting too much and expecting too little from others and myself.”
― Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency

“Today, I will practice loving self-care.”
― Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency

“Today, everything I need shall be supplied to me.”
― Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency

“Today, I will strive for balance.”
― Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency

“We need to know how far we’ll go, and how far we’ll allow others to go with us. Once we understand this, we can go anywhere. —Beyond Codependency”
― Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency

“Everything I need shall be provided today. Everything.”
― Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency

“Have no fear, child, a voice whispers. Have no regrets. Relinquish your resentments. Let Me take your pain. All you have is the present moment. Be still. Be here. Trust. All you have is now. It is enough.”
― Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency