Holding on to some things can cause problems. Old letters & pictures from your high school girlfriend may not sit too well with the person you are currently dating. But did you argue about those things & never get rid of them in hopes that something positive may come in the future?
What about keeping your wedding dress from 17 years ago that you'll never be able to wear or fit? That can cause a problem because you may stare at it saying, "I wish I were that small again." Are you saying that to challenge yourself to get "small" again, or to say how did you let yourself get this "big"?
We hold on to family treasures & stories so they can be passed on through the generations. Some of the best family stories are not those that are written, but those that are remembered. It allows Grandma & Uncle Herb the chance to reflect & even add a few fibs to a story that the grand kids may not have known if it weren't for Grandma & Uncle Herb remembering the event.
We sometimes hold on to memories so that when a situation comes around you have learned how to effectively handle it. The next time a hurricane comes through, I'll be the first one on the road so that I don't have to sit through 16 hrs worth of traffic & headache like I did 5 yrs ago for Hurricane Katrina.
Do you need to burn those old photos or journals? Is it time to share with your children what you did as a kid so they know Mommy & Daddy did foolish things too? Can you give your nephew Grandpa's pocket watch to keep until his nephew is old enough? No matter what or why you have kept something around, it's time to decide on do you need to let it ago or keep it around.
Live.Love.Laugh.Sing.Dance.
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