Detach. Discern. Develop.

I had to learn that not everything in my life was meant to stay. And truthfully, some of the things I tried to hold onto was limiting my growth.

There were people, places, and predicaments I knew I needed to walk away from; however, I kept going back. And every time I did, I ended up right where I started. At some point, I had to be real with myself — I wasn’t confused, I just wasn’t listening.

Before I started cutting things off, I had to learn how to discern.

Was this feeling insecurity, or was it intuition? Was I reacting, or was I being shown something I needed to see? Everything uncomfortable isn’t meant to be removed, but the things that drains you aren’t meant to stay either.

Once I got clear on that, I had to detach.

It’s not always hard to walk away; in my opinion, it’s actually harder to ‘stay away’. I had to stop cutting things off just to let them back in. Nine times out of ten, I was right the first time. Every time I went back, I delayed my own growth.

Then I had to develop.

I started changing my environment, my habits, and who I allowed around me. And the truth is, everybody won’t like that version of you. Some people were comfortable with the old you. The focused and disciplined version? That becomes unfamiliar. Your light will disturb people who are still at war within themselves.

Not everybody wants to see you win — especially when you’re becoming exactly who you said you would be.

But letting go isn’t losing.

I read somewhere that “if the rain that touches your skin traveled miles to find you, then so will everything that is meant for you.” That reminded me I don’t have to hold onto what no longer serves me. What’s meant for me is already in motion, looking for me.

The right people. The right opportunities. The right doors.

They don’t require force ; just being aligned.

Discern. Detach. Develop.