Letting Go of Judgement

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and goals.It’s so hard to be patient and let things unfold. I always wanted to know. To know what’s next, what exactly will happen and will things work out. But I know, it’s time to let go of old patterns and release the need to control and meet expectations. Be it societal, family or even from myself.How often do we hold up to expectations even when they are suffocating us?Holding on to anything is like holding on to your breath. You will suffocate. The only way to get anything in the physical universe is by letting go of it. Let it go and it will be yours forever — Deepak ChopraAs a self- proclaimed perfectionist, I am learning to let go of achieving perfection and having everything as I planned ideally. As I go deeper in this journey of learning about myself, I began to see how damaging perfectionism is, an unhealthy belief system that drives the notion: If I do everything perfectly, then I’m enough, without feeling ashamed or judged. But these unrealistic expectations and putting myself up on a pedestal is simply living

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in illusion and leads to cycles of depression and anxiety.I told myself — I had enough. Enough of not fully living my life and letting myself feel enough as I am. I constantly challenge my inner dialogue but it takes time to regrow the self-confidence and constructive belief systems that were not really there since childhood. But I’ll choose to appreciate myself and celebrate the small wins along the way. The fact that I have come to an awareness of wanting to let go of old beliefs shows progress and awakening.I want to be better. I want to thrive. I want to clear the clutter in my mind. But at the same time, I need to practice patience, acceptance and allow space for setbacks and difficult days. But I know, with constant reminders and practice, I will eventually get to a place where positive beliefs dominate my mind and I no longer have to fight these thoughts with much effort. I choose ease, peace and release. I choose to see myself in a new light and am grateful for this current journey, giving me stories to tell and lessons to share.</article></body>

A kind reminder to myself and everyone else.

“Can you look without the voice in your head commenting, drawing conclusions, comparing, or trying to figure something out?” — Eckhart Tolle

As I pondered over the changes in my life, I couldn’t help but feel resistance, judgement and heaviness in my own thoughts and mind. As the initial excitement of things subsides and reality sets in, I began to feel overwhelmed with doubts and fears. But I tried to perk myself up and reminded myself, ‘ I have been here before, all the negative self talk and bringing myself down.’ It’s so easy to forget how far I have come and the little steps that I’m taking towards my dream life and goals.

It’s so hard to be patient and let things unfold. I always wanted to know. To know what’s next, what exactly will happen and will things work out. But I know, it’s time to let go of old patterns and release the need to control and meet expectations. Be it societal, family or even from myself.

How often do we hold up to expectations even when they are suffocating us?

Holding on to anything is like holding on to your breath. You will suffocate. The only way to get anything in the physical universe is by letting go of it. Let it go and it will be yours forever — Deepak Chopra

As a self- proclaimed perfectionist, I am learning to let go of achieving perfection and having everything as I planned ideally. As I go deeper in this journey of learning about myself, I began to see how damaging perfectionism is, an unhealthy belief system that drives the notion: If I do everything perfectly, then I’m enough, without feeling ashamed or judged. But these unrealistic expectations and putting myself up on a pedestal is simply living in illusion and leads to cycles of depression and anxiety.

I told myself — I had enough. Enough of not fully living my life and letting myself feel enough as I am. I constantly challenge my inner dialogue but it takes time to regrow the self-confidence and constructive belief systems that were not really there since childhood. But I’ll choose to appreciate myself and celebrate the small wins along the way. The fact that I have come to an awareness of wanting to let go of old beliefs shows progress and awakening.

I want to be better. I want to thrive. I want to clear the clutter in my mind. But at the same time, I need to practice patience, acceptance and allow space for setbacks and difficult days. But I know, with constant reminders and practice, I will eventually get to a place where positive beliefs dominate my mind and I no longer have to fight these thoughts with much effort. I choose ease, peace and release. I choose to see myself in a new light and am grateful for this current journey, giving me stories to tell and lessons to share.