My name is Joy, and I love to write.
Why poetry, here? Because poetry uplifts its writer, and if she is lucky enough, her readers, too. Around us, so many objects abound to write about. Once a poet starts with a smallest, most trivial object, he shall discover that his pen will spill out what is most delicate or most majestic hidden inside him. Since the classics sometimes dealt with lofty subjects with a lofty language, a person with poetry in his soul may incline to emulate that. That is understandable. Poetry does that to a person: it enlarges the soul and gives it wings. Yet, to really soar, a poet needs to take off from the ground.
#1107644 added February 5, 2026 at 1:52pm Restrictions: None
About Letting-Go-of..
Prompt:
What is one thing you need to let go of? Write about this in your Blog entry today.
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The one thing I need to let go of is probably my not asking for help. I'm so used to doing things by myself and in my own way that I'm always reluctant to ask for help, even when offered freely by someone else, including my own kids. I sometimes forget how old I am, and usually, at the end of the day, I end up feeling worn out.
On the other hand, letting go is not a cut-and-clear single act. The way I see it, it usually happens in layers, slowly, painfully, and maybe after much reflection. Yet, as people we need to let go of many things, which this prompt made me think about. So let's see what may be some things people may need to let go of:
1.Past hurts and resentments
Holding on to anger, betrayal, or disappointment may feel justified, as if remembering such things prevents them from happening again. I'm okay in this area. In fact, I have truly forgiven any wrongs that were thrown my way and there isn't any one person on earth who I really dislike, either. 2.Guilt and regret
Whatever happened, happened. Do I feel guilty about anything? If I did anything wrong, it was from lack of knowledge of the facts, as it was never out of malice. Still, I may regret, from time to time, to have done some things better in the past. 3.Unrealistic expectations
Such expectations close the door on acceptance, adaptability, and peace. I don't think I have unrealistic expectations from other people or situations, but just maybe, at times, I push myself too hard. Yet, I also stop when I catch myself in the act. 4.Fear of Change
Change is inevitable in life. So, why fear it! We all like familiarity for it is so comfortable as in jobs, habits, or relationships. While being steady and faithful are good in life, ,those shouldn't be the dominating factors. Then, of course, a sudden huge change can be disconcerting, too. 5.Comparing oneself with others:
This was never my problem, only because it could shift my focus away from my own progress and values. But then, no one likes to lag far behind too much. So, it is a good idea to let go of such comparisons. They have no use for anybody.
I am sure there are many other areas and things than these five, but that was what I could think of at this time. I'm also sure, other ideas on this matter will pop up inside my head after I finish this entry.
Furthermore, in many ways, letting go is an ongoing practice rather than a single moment, and I wish and hope that we may all choose growth, freedom, and peace over clinging to things that no longer serve us.
