Stop chasing what no longer serves you. We see this messages in all of it’s various forms all over the place. Social media, books, billboards, cards, the message is loud and clear if we can truly receive, comprehend and apply it. and it applies to a job, marriage, relationship, family, hobbies, and anything else that may no longer serve us. But what exactly does it mean and how do we go about doing it?
To me, not chasing after what doesn’t serve us, means that first we have to recognize that what it is, is no longer beneficial to us. Does that sound selfish or superficial? It shouldn’t. If you no longer enjoy your job, if it causes you more stress that the pay is worth, if it is interfering with your health, then that job is no longer serving you. If you are in a relationship that no longer makes you happy, that hurts you, that makes you feel bad, then it no longer serves you. The same is true with family even.
And that is not superficial or selfish. it is part of taking care of yourself emotionally, physically and mentally. It is also part of growing up and maturing. recognize when it is time to move on. It doesn’t mean that the person, situation, job, etc. are bad, they are just no longer good for you., and if you continue to chase them you will only harm yourself.
I recently had to come to that conclusion. There is something I have always placed on my goal board, something that I used to hold very dear. But I had to realize that chasing it is no longer a good thing, as it is no longer a source of happiness or joy. It no longer serves me, and is actually harmful. It was a hard conclusion to reach, because it means letting go.
But when we let go, there is relief. Because we no longer have to be hurt, or disappointed or damaged. We can leave, wishing the person or situation well, and go about our lives. We can find other things, people, jobs, relationships, or situations that make our lives fulfilling and good. Already, even as it is bittersweet to let go, I feel better never having to try to make that situation good for me again. There is a peace in acceptance.
So stop chasing. Stop trying to force those things that are no longer mutually beneficial. Life is too short. Make it good.
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