How Do You Fill the Void?
"If you don't like something change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it." -Mary Englebreit
When you lose something or someone in your life how do you fill the void? Whether it's a job, a friend, a love relationship or a possession, what do you fill that empty place with now that it's gone? The reality is that things change in our lives from day to day and year to year. Nothing stays the same. That's why it's important not to be attached to the outcome when things don't work out the way you wanted.
Do you fill the space with all the memories and the why's and what if's that only keep you a prisoner of the past? Or do you fill it with acceptance and appreciate that it was and pick up the pieces and begin to move on? Do you fill the space with desperation, hurt, pain and negative emotions or do you clean out the space to make room for what is right around the corner?
When you are facing the empty hole in your life you can dive in, wallow in the past making the hole even bigger and harder to get out or, you can fill your life with confidence in yourself that you will survive and a belief that there is life after whatever happened.
People often tell me they "can't" let go. I tell them to change the "can't" to "won't." They won't let go. The reality is holding on or letting go is a choice. You choose what thoughts you allow in. When you find yourself in the midst of dwelling on the past do you ever wonder why you feel so bad? Anyone who fills their mind with painful thoughts isn't exactly going to want to go out and celebrate.
You have the power to flip the script that you are reading to yourself, to change the channel in your mind. You are the only one who gets to choose your thoughts. No one is forcing you to think what you think. So, if we can actually choose our thoughts, if we can choose how we are going to view things, why choose to stay stuck? Why choose to hold on when you can just as easily choose to begin to let go?
Starting today, jump over that hole in your life instead of jumping in it and embrace that fact that there is a whole world out there waiting for you to enjoy it!
About the Author
To find out more about how to stop wasting your time and begin living your best life now, go to: http://www.susanrusso.com Susan's work has inspired people from all over the world to take back their power! Learn the secrets in Susan's new book: "The 7 Keys to Unlock the Power Within You." We all make decisions everyday, why not make the decision to live a better life starting now?
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