Hold on to, embrace, include in one's beliefs, grab, incorporate, espouse, seize, subsume, take advantage of, make use of, grasp, grip, clasp, hug, clinch, lock, cling, clutch, press, cradle, seize, encircle, squeeze, enfold, wrap, entwine, envelop, control, secure, obtain, achieve, catch, assure, cinch, buy, capture, hook, ensure, land, gain, lock, get, procure, have, come by, get hold of, take, lock up, win, make sure, pick up, acquire, rack up, annex.
Let go, free, liberate, acquit, spring, clear, unbind, discharge, unchain, dismiss, undo, extricate, unleash, pardon, untie, parole, bail out, release, cut loose, relieve, disenthrall, rescue, disimprison, save, let loose, absolve, let off, let off the hook, deliver, disengage, set free, emancipate, turn loose, enfranchise, turn out, uncage, unfetter, manumit, redeem.
Should I hold on to it? Or should I let it go?
‘It’ being…
- Status quo.
- Control.
- The past as present.
If I let it go, I fear…
- Change.
- Chaos.
- The future.
If I hold on to it, I slam the door on improvement.
If I let it go, I open the door to creativity.
If I hold on to it, I am living.
If I let it go, I am also learning and growing.
If I hold on to it, living is…
- Easier.
- More comfortable.
- Momentarily safe and secure.
If I let it go, learning and growth is…
- Challenging.
- Uncomfortable.
- Risky and uncertain.
If I hold on to it, I am practicing selfish, superficial, entrenched, cruel pretense.
If I let it go, I am practicing selfless, meaningful, progressive, compassionate Humanitarianism.
Furthermore, by definition, to hold on to something - unless it is consciously and willingly reciprocated in equal measure - implies fear and oppression, whereas to let something go implies respect and active hope.
It is time I let go…