Give Up

   
     What you want to give up, what you would be willing to give up, what you would be better off giving up, this reveals what you value most.  You may have to give up something in order to get something else.
     Unhealthy physical and emotional habits, unresolved guilt and grudges, and unrealistic expectations are a few things we need to give up in order to become better human beings.  Giving up wasteful spending of time and money and releasing attempts to control what is beyond our control will create more resources to use for what is really important.  Judging what we can do without makes us realize what is essential.
     No matter how well we plan, we may be forced to give up things we don't want to.  Natural disasters force people to lose their homes and possessions.   As we age, our health, our time, and our energy will decline.  Sickness and death of family members and friends take their toll; our memories become our comfort.  We can learn to do without many things, appreciate what's left, and create something new.  Let go of what needs to go.  Face each challenge and don't give up on yourself.