Letting go

, it is common to hear the recommendation to ‘let go’, but rarely is it talked about how complicated it really is.

No one mentions the emptiness you feel in your stomach, or how the knots you didn't know existed tighten all over your body.

The choking sensation manifests itself in a lump in your throat, while the pain in your chest and the weight on your back prevent you from holding your head up.

No one says that there is always an uncontrollable urge to cry, as if when you let go, you are left on the ground, broken and alone, trapped in an abyss from which escape seems impossible.

We all know that holding on hurts much more than letting go, because we have had that experience before. We are aware that everything passes, that we survive and move on.

However, the pain is still present, and the experience does not make it any less intense; there is no way to avoid the suffering.

Letting go... letting go of me... letting go of you... is a verb that is conjugated in all its forms, resonating in every beat of the heart.

Sometimes, that heartbeat feels slower, as if it knows that the reason for its acceleration is extinguished. But, despite the fear, it is also aware that it is for our own good.

Fear and letting go are two words that are often confused as synonyms. The fear of the unknown and of vulnerability can be overwhelming.

However, it is important to remember that letting go can open the door to new opportunities and personal growth that, although difficult, is worth exploring.