Considering yesterday’s post about hanging onto the past and the value of sentimentality, the same words kept ringing in my brain. “You’ve got to leave it behind…” They came from a familiar voice from a familiar band, and a favorite song.We have to leave it behind. Or at least be willing to.
When Stef and I moved to Africa, we didn’t know how long we would be gone. We sold our stuff and gave away our dog. Walking away from the dog was much harder than the couch. But we had to leave it behind. There were more important things awaiting us. There were more beautiful moments ahead, more rewarding relationships. And the hardest part of the whole thing was trusting in that truth and walking away from all that was comfortable. We ended up walking into all that was incredible. And we are forever changed.
Whatever it is…a building, a relationship, a resentment, a dream….maybe it's time to leave it behind.
LOVE this video and song. Actually thought for a LONG time it said, "rock on" which has become my life mantra. Walk on is good, too.
ReplyDeleteSometimes being caught in the past isn't so good. Walking forward always is. THere is always a new day with a fresh start.
--Sara