If It Is Not Aligned - Let It Go
“Learning how to detach, in a healthy manner, will save you from a lot of things that don't even align with your journey.” ― Robin S. Baker
The modern world is a treadmill of constant change. We chase the mirage of the perfect job, relationship, and schedule—a pristine alignment of all the moving parts of our lives. Yet, true perfection is a fantasy.
There will always be elements beyond our control, aspects that don't quite fit the picture-perfect vision in our minds.
The solution we tend to go for is to maintain our grip. Rigidly forcing everything into alignment only breeds unnecessary stress and frustration. Plans change, life throws curveballs, and things will inevitably go awry no matter how hard we try.
We condemn ourselves to perpetual agitation if we can't learn to roll with the punches.
Instead, we must learn to recognise when something is out of alignment and then let it go. This isn't defeat or giving up.
It's flexibility, open-mindedness, and the willingness to evolve our plans as needed. It's acknowledging that perfection is an unattainable standard and that a life of good-enough balance is infinitely more valuable than a doomed quest for flawless order.
When we loosen our grip on rigid alignment, new vistas open up. We permit ourselves to explore alternative paths, pivot when necessary, and embrace the unexpected. This flexibility heightens our adaptability, allowing us to respond rapidly to changing circumstances, capitalise on new opportunities, and devise creative solutions to problems. It reduces stress, increases our resilience, and helps us maintain a sense of calmness amidst the chaos.
Of course, this is easier said than done. We're conditioned to crave order, control, and predictability from a young age, and letting go of those impulses can feel profoundly uncomfortable and unsettling.
The payoff is immense. We free ourselves from unrealistic expectations when we accept life's inherent messiness and imperfections.
We can direct our energy towards what truly matters rather than exhausting ourselves in futile attempts to force the world into tidy boxes.
The next time you find it worked up because something isn't aligning with your vision, pause. Take a breath. Ask yourself: Is this worth the stress I'm inflicting on myself? Or could I let it go, shift my perspective, and find a way to make it work, even if it's not perfect? More often than not, the answer will be the latter.
