Letting go
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. Amen.
—Reinhold Niebuhr
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In each of our lives there are relationships that need healing, projects that need finishing, dreams that are yet unfulfilled. Reflect upon your life. What people would you choose to relate with differently? What unfinished business do you have with someone? Are there ways that you can begin a process of engaging this person differently? If not, can you write a letter to the person that will help you unburden your spirit? Do you need to let go of old feelings about a relationship?
Again, reflect upon your life dreams. If you could accomplish dreams that are not fulfilled, what would you need to do? If your dream seems beyond reach, can you find a way to fulfill it at a different level? Are there ways to accomplish your dream in your imagination? Do you need to re-evaluate and let go of that dream for another?
What projects remain unfinished? Would it be possible for you to choose a project and complete it? What limitation does your illness place on your choices? Can you create a way to accomplish your project with assistance? Can you choose a new project, hobby, or goal that will give you a sense of purpose and joy?
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