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Have you ever noticed that the circumstances in life that you struggle with the most seem to repeat themselves over and over again, until you finally find a way to handle them differently?
In past years, I have chosen a word for the upcoming new year. Words like tenacity and service, or perhaps the words actually chose me as my friend Louise Gallagher, over at Dare Boldly has often suggested.
I am certain that my word for 2018 chose me.
Let It Go.
Yes, I know those are three words, but no single word I’ve found, such as release, or surrender, or acquiesce, have fully meant to me what those three little words have come to mean.
I realize, as well, that those three little words have not just made their debut in 2017. They have been waiting patiently at the sidelines for three years, maybe more.
You see, in my family, an issue arises and we scramble to “Fix It”. This works well when it’s a manageable situation like, my car won’t start – call AMA, or my computer is acting up – have you tried rebooting it.
Yet there are many situations in life where you can do all you know to do, and it doesn’t get fixed. There are variables that are simply out of your control, and those are the very things, in my case, that can roll around in my head like a PowerPoint presentation or video that has been set to ‘continuous loop.’
That loop can take over, and more often than not, it prevents me from taking action in other situations, over which I actually have some measure of power to make a difference.
And so, those three little words unassumingly step forward for the millionth time to gently nudge me, encourage me to recognize, to really see that it is time to let it go, to trust, and accept, and even embrace the natural unfolding of what is.
And yes, it really is as simple as that.
Wishing you all an amazing 2018 filled with courage, growth, resiliency and love,
Diana
Jean said:
Great thought to remember when things get tough. Happy new year, Diana!
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Jean, hope I remember! ♡
Diana xo
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Tracy Rittmueller said:
Happy New Year, Diana! Good words!
I have about a dozen words for 2018, not just one intention. My mentor calls talks about weaving them all together into a life. I might be too distracted to focus on just one word for a whole 12 months. I admire anyone who can do that.
All the best to you, dear. XO
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dianasschwenk said:
I think whatever works for you, works for you. Vive la difference! Happy new year Tracy! ♡
Diana xo
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vanbytheriver said:
Ah, yes. Those 3 simple words are often the hardest to internalize. Wishing you all the best in 2018, Diana. Happy New Year.
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dianasschwenk said:
All the best to you too, Van! ♡
Diana xo
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Jim McKeever said:
A wise former colleague often used those three little words to deal with work “stuff.” He had a hard-earned perspective — his wife had died of cancer, and he raised their 4 kids alone after that.
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dianasschwenk said:
Wow Jim, a hard-earned perspective indeed! I hope he, and his children are doing well. ♡
Diana xo
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cyclingrandma said:
Happy 2018 to you too!
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you Lisa!
Diana xo
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joannerambling said:
Let it go, sounds like the right idea, holding onto some stuff does nothing but bring one down and makes them depressed so people need to know how to let things go
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Jo-Anne and Happy New Year! ❤
Diana xo
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kerbey said:
I think I’m a professional at the opposite of that: dwelling. I can dwell and run it into the ground, girl. Letting that fist untighten as you let it go means your hands are open for new things.
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dianasschwenk said:
Ha ha! I can sooo RELATE, Kerby! ♡
Diana xo
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Ray V. said:
Great advice. The key s to put it into play. Happy New Year.
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dianasschwenk said:
Yes that is the key.😎 Happy New Year Ray! ♡
Diana xo
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Chatter Master said:
Here’s to you and your 2018 and you’re letting it go!!!! Happy New Year Diana!
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you Colleen, Happy New Year to you too! ♡
Diana xo
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Ann Koplow said:
My word for your blog, Diana: AMAZING. ❤ xxoo
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dianasschwenk said:
So sweet. Thank you Ann! ♡
Diana xo
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utesmile said:
Great words for the next year Diana. Wishing you a wonderful 2018!
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you Ute, to you as well! ♡
Diana xo
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Jennifer Kelland Perry said:
A great word – or words – Diana. Some things in this life and in this world we have to learn to accept, and to do so will make us stronger.
Happy New Year! ❤ <3<3
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Jennifer and Happy New Year to you as well! ♡
Diana xo
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Louise Gallagher said:
Love it! My word is “Presence” — I have a process that begins in december that is all about letting the word find me — so glad Let it Go found you my friend! ❤
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Louise! ❤
Diana xo
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dianasschwenk said:
Would l9ve to hear about your process one day!
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Louise Gallagher said:
LEt’s set a date — we can share over a glass of wine in January! 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
Sounds good!
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