The title should have been “Why it is necessary to let go.” I chose this title because I have been betrayed and taken for granted by people I trusted and was loyal to. While I was being myself, some people were being strategic with me. So, I write as someone who experienced this. If you can relate, join me.

Unfortunately, some people are good at manipulating others’ feelings. They don’t see anything wrong with their actions and aren’t aware of whether they are hurting someone. For example, if you don’t want someone, why do you keep leading them on and not make it clear from the start?

I understand that perfection doesn’t exist, and we don’t always meet everyone’s expectations. Still, judging others too quickly—before truly knowing them—can cause you to miss out on the energy and positivity they might offer. Personally, I don’t judge people when I first meet them; however, I believe opening up to others is a big risk. But we can’t help loving people either. Experiences from the past have made it hard to trust even kind-hearted individuals fully. Nonetheless, I’m always working on finding the right people—my kind of people—those who respect, appreciate, and reciprocate. Recently, I’ve been spending more time with others. I’ve met some genuinely kind and wonderful individuals. I believe in letting go of anything or anyone whose presence or memories steal my joy or peace of mind—forgiving and moving forward.

The Christian way is to love unconditionally, just as Jesus loved. Loving without conditions is beautiful. Love means kindness to yourself and others, and having a big heart that should be guided and never traded for the world. I’ll never hold back from loving. You never know what awaits in the next smile or hug you give. Your special person might be just around the corner. But first, one must let go of the past and live in the present.

I hold no grudges, no desire for revenge or hatred—just peace and light. I let go of situations with grace and well-wishes, unless I’m pushed to the wall. But then, I pray nobody gets to see the other side of my peace.