Giving up

Tonight when I could not connect my guest to my Facebook or Instagram Live, the thought of giving up never crossed my mind. But after everything was over, I reflected on my life. There was a time when something like that would have occurred, and I would have been embarrassed, panicked calmly, given up, and thought I wasn't good enough or this was not for me. Now, when these events transpire, I stay calm, process what happened, learn from the situation, and improve.

Giving up should never be an option, especially when we have yet to try or just started trying. Instead, we should learn to be gentle with ourselves as we embrace the hidden potholes of life. They can throw us out of alignment, but we must find a way to fix it and move on. Of course, sometimes that is easier said than done, but it is always possible.

Instead of looking for a way to escape by letting go completely, try letting go into new growing pains. These pains are not a sign of giving up but giving into exploring and learning. Granted, this can cause us to be uncomfortable, but that is part of the process. Stretch beyond your comfort zone and into the unfamiliar of new possibilities. Take a chance on yourself. If we give up, we will never reach the full potential of our greatness.