It’s hard not to think of Elsa and Ana when you read the title words… whether you saw the movie or not you probably sang the title or heard the tune. But what’s so interesting is the phrase is so easy to say, but the meaning behind it is so much bigger and so much deeper. See, “let it go” carries a variety of meanings from letting go of pain or hurt, to letting go of insecurities and built-up flaws, to releasing the chains holding you back from your full potential.
In this world of the pandemic, political unknowns, societal influence telling us how to act or who we are to be, I believe now more than ever we need to do as Hebrews 12:1 says and, “throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles…”. This allows us to pursue our destiny and the plan set before us. I believe that’s where the beauty lies in letting go. Sometimes we allow the chains of day-to-day responsibilities to weigh us down and we begin to consume ourselves with the next item on our to-do list. By doing so, we become so focused on the immediate task at hand that oftentimes we can get off track or take a wrong turn. Have you ever been in your car so distracted by thoughts, conversations, or crazy drivers that you miss your turn or your exit? If you just, for a second let it go, you may have remained on course.
Maybe for you, it’s your relationships. Whether it be with a family member, friend, or significant other, something is holding you back from reaching the full potential of the relationship. Whether it being feelings of not measuring up or a past hurt that’s carrying over into the current relationship, those things can be really difficult to let go of. But it’s in those moments, when we’re able to “throw off everything that hinders,” we will truly see ourselves blossom into the person we are meant to be.
It starts with investing in yourself and creating an internal belief in who you are. Develop a level of affirmation from within, from those closest to you, from your faith, or maybe even that latest book you read that tells you, “you’re enough.” An affirmation that tells you, “you’ve got this” or “you can do this.”i think you should add the affirmation example after affirmation in the second sentence like you did with the book quote. What do you mean babe? Finding out what that is for you will be critical to allowing yourself to let go. One thing that worked great for me, was a few years ago when I wrote down three affirmations and found a Bible verse that went along with each affirmation. Every day I would read those affirmations and the verses that went along with them. This built a habit in me to be true to myself and be confident in who God made me to be.
Once you believe in yourself and can create that confidence and affirmation, you’re able to focus your direction and attention on where you want to go and how you want to get there. It allows you to release the chains weighing you down or unload the baggage.
This leads me to another aspect that goes hand in hand with that first step, and that’s accountability. You must hold yourself accountable or confide in loved ones or God, so you can talk about the things holding you back or weighing you down. By being open about where you want to go and the fears or obstacles, you’re able to lean on those people or your faith in God to have the confidence to take the next step. See Hebrews 12:1 doesn’t end with “…throw off everything that hinders…” it ends with, “And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”
Be encouraged that you can do it. That you can find affirmation in who you are and the person you’re becoming or have become. Then, once you’ve become free, and you’ve let go, you can charge on towards the goals set before you!
WORKOUT
Just like in life, we need to let go of the “not good enough,” “not strong enough,” or “not fit enough” perceptions that can flood our minds when working out. For this workout, we are going to focus on releasing the tension and allow the workout to compliment us in the direction we are going.
We will be going through a series of stretches and movements to help create clarity and release some of the tension we may be feeling.
Go through each block 2-3 times holding each stretch for 20-30sec each. Both right and left side each block.
Block 1:
-Standing forward bend
-Lunge stretch
-Standing quad stretch
-Sitting butterfly stretch
Block 2:
-Arm across chest stretch
-Arm behind the head stretch
-Upward dog stretch
-Child’s pose
Hammer and Anvil 