Letting Go of Emotions

The most profound thing I’ve experienced—is letting go of emotions. It’s like peeling an onion. From the outermost layer inward, discovering my true self goes beyond looking at my reflection.

The loss of someone so significant can have the deepest effect ever imagined.

I knew this on some level, while they were still here, with me.

They, this significant person, helped me peel away these layers of emotions—that had no use other than the time they were experienced. You see, we need to let ourselves feel. Let them course through our veins. But not hold on to these feelings. If we do, they add extra pounds. Why carry extra weight around? Overly expressing them can have negative effects on those around us. Just feel. Then let go.

Could you? Would you? When? Could you let go of these emotions? Would you let go of these emotions? When would you let go of these emotions? Profound questions that work like a special entrenching tool, digging a moat around you for protection.

But, for these questions to work. Honesty is key. I had help doing this—being honest.

You can’t fool yourself, because it won’t work if you’re less than honest.

If I could see this significant person just one more time; an old cliche so many, I am sure, wish. I’d ask, just one more question, one last time. But I can’t.

But somehow, I know the answer they’d give by just remembering the words they had for me on their deathbed. They met me with a happy, surprised look when they saw I’d come that day. Their words ended with a kiss on the cheek; a love I’ll take to my last breath.

They knew of my struggle.

They knew of my tears.

They knew what to say.

Their last words are saving my life.

Could you? Would you? When? Simple questions with not-so-simple answers. Finding yourself is never too late, no matter when it happens. And I’ll be okay to my last breath.