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Are
you feeling depressed and tired? Maybe you haven't
noticed, but you may be carrying a lot of old worn out baggage around
these days -
mostly around your heart. We wear many hats during the course of a lifetime - husband,
wife, mother, father, child, sibling, friend, lover, teacher, student, etc.
Some of
these roles are assumed an entire lifetime - others wind up being
temporary. Unfortunately, most of us refuse to let go of those hats
that were not meant to be worn forever. Perhaps it is too painful to
let go . . . so we keep the memory alive in our minds and our hearts which
keeps the pain alive and perpetuating. It's a vicious cycle. Is
there a role you used to play for others - or someone in particular?
Are you reluctant to give up wearing the 'hat' that symbolized this role
even though your efforts are no longer appreciated? If
you have suffered at the hands of another's indifference,
selfishness, betrayal, jealousy . . . whatever . . . it's time to
let go of this person/s mentally and emotionally. When someone has
really hurt you . . . a spouse, a child, a parent, a friend, a lover -
anyone . . . you must let go. There isn't anything more detrimental to the spirit than
loving someone who no longer loves you or whom you can trust. You
may be holding on because you find it impossible to forgive this person/s
and release the anger you feel towards them even though you intellectually know that this is the best thing for
you to do. If
you really need and want revenge - learn to detach. Be happy,
successful, optimistic, and do not let this person/s hurt you any
longer. This is true revenge. Make this the year you let go
of those who are not a supportive and caring influence in your
life. Chase them out of your heart and memory to allow other people who
can really care and love you into your life. 
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