Letting Go: Finding Strength in Resilience and Personal Growth

The art piece "Letting Go" represents the universal struggle of feeling weighed down by our burdens and finding the strength to move forward. The poem, written by Hildabroom, was the inspiration behind this art piece, which encourages us to embrace the process of letting go to find personal growth and resilience in our lives.

Carrying emotional baggage can be a heavy burden to bear, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and stuck. It can feel like we are drowning in a sea of our own emotions, with no way to keep moving forward.

The key to rising above these challenges is to let go of the negative emotions and experiences that weigh us down. By doing so, we create space for new opportunities and become more resilient in the face of future challenges.

The process of letting go:

1. Acknowledge your emotions: Take time to understand what's really bothering you.

2. Identify what you can control: Focus your energy on what you can control in your situation.

3. Practice self-compassion: Be kind and gentle with yourself as you navigate this process.

4. Seek support: Don't be afraid to ask for help from trusted friends, family members or professionals.

5. Let go: Release the negative emotions and experiences that are holding you back. This may involve forgiveness, moving on from toxic relationships, or simply accepting what you cannot change.

The burdens we carry

By choice or happenstance

Waking each morning

“The day is impossible”

We say, unfairly

Straining beneath the weight

All have been here

sinking to the bottom

Peering up with longing

But drowning isn’t our fate

So forward we endeavor

Resilience the key

Unseen by those around

But Inside us all along

Bursting with pleas

And the days become weeks

Weeks to years

Hopeless we can’t be

As long as there’s air

above the water

So about those burdens

We must be brave

for there’s a chance

to breathe again

It’s as simple as

Letting go

- Hildabroom

Letting go is a powerful tool for personal growth and resilience. It can be difficult, but it's worth it in the end. By acknowledging our emotions, focusing on what we can control, practicing self-compassion, seeking support, and ultimately letting go, we can rise above life's challenges. We are not alone, and there is always hope for a brighter future.

If you’re interested in purchasing this piece you can reach out to me about a limited edition print, or you can buy it as an NFT on Nifty Gateway.