Bowing Out Gracefully: A Reflection on Growth and Letting Go
All week, I’ve been wrestling with what to write for my blogs. However, after a recent conversation with someone very special to my son and me, I’ve come to understand the importance of bowing out gracefully.
We often get consumed with proving our point of view, wanting to change the narrative, people-pleasing, and always showing that we’re the good person even when we’re being mistreated. We continue to fight, whether it's for the better or just to prove a point.
Today, I’ve decided to bow out gracefully. Honestly, I no longer care what others think of me and my son, because that can’t be my main focus. My village, my family, and my close friends (which are many) know the light I carry. They appreciate the genuine heart of gold I have, and they understand the unwavering faith and hope I hold. That’s beautiful.
At 27, I am proud of my growth, my accomplishments, and what I have yet to achieve. Letting go of this will only push me to persevere for more. So, I’ll leave you with these six steps:
Evaluate: Assess the situation or circumstance from all points of view.
Accountability: Take responsibility for the parts you played or entertained, both good and bad.
Critique: Analyze both the good and bad aspects, as both can be a hindrance.
Heal: Heal from the situation and the choices made, both good and bad.
Move On: Progress forward, because your rearview mirror is smaller than your windshield.
Embrace: Accept that you’ll have to go through these same steps as you continue your life journey and that healing will be the longest part.
To that individual and situation, farewell.
Jay.
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