Learning to Let Go: Casting the Bad into the Wind
There’s a strange power in the little things—like a tiny pebble in your shoe that distracts you from enjoying the whole hike. In life, those “pebbles” can be rude remarks, disappointments, misunderstandings, or moments when something simply doesn’t go our way.
They seem small, but if we let them, they can take over our day, our week… even our peace.
I’ve had moments where I caught myself replaying something negative over and over, like I was stuck on the same scene in a movie. But here’s the truth: bad things happen. They’re not always fair, and they’re certainly not always your fault. Most of the time, they’re not a reflection of who you are at all.
That’s when it’s time to practice the art of letting go.
I like to picture it this way—standing somewhere quiet, maybe on a hill or by the water, and taking that negative thing, wrapping it up in my mind, and casting it into the wind. I imagine the wind catching it, carrying it away until I can’t see it anymore. And as it goes, I feel lighter.
Because holding on to what’s bad only weighs us down. Letting it go frees us to hold onto the good—the joy, the gratitude, the love, and the opportunities right in front of us.
We can’t stop every storm, but we can choose whether we keep carrying the debris after it’s over.
So the next time you find yourself gripping something that’s stealing your peace, remember: it’s not yours to hold forever. Cast it into the wind. Release the bad energy. And turn your face toward the good again.
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” — 1 Peter 5:7
