Title: Embracing Serenity: The Healing Power of Letting Go

 Happy Saturday Kings, and Queens. How are you feeling today? I pray all is well with you. I am very thankful to be back. I will rate myself a 7 out of 10. What about you? Have you ever tried to be in control of things that weren't in your control? I know that I have plenty of times before. In our fast-paced and demanding world, the art of letting go has become an essential skill for maintaining inner peace and personal growth. Letting go is not about giving up or losing control; rather, it is a profound act of self-compassion and liberation. Letting go offers a multitude of benefits for our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. When we release attachments, we create space for personal growth, improved relationships, and increased clarity of mind. Letting go allows us to break free from limiting beliefs, toxic relationships, and negative patterns that hold us back from reaching our full potential. It opens up a pathway to inner peace, resilience, and a greater sense of self-awareness. Sit back and relax as I share different stories of myself trying to be in control instead of letting Father God be in control. I don't know if you remember that a Hurricane was coming. It was a typical day for me as always. I was planning out my day as usual making sure that I have everything completed on the to-do list without making sure that I will properly rest.  It was that Monday, August 28. I woke up feeling good I prayed, wrote in both of my journals, meditated, and morning workout. Those tools are a good routine for me. When I was about to get ready to get in the shower the power went out. I use the flashlight on my phone to take a shower. It wasn't completely dark because the sun was out, and I always opened up the blinds during the day for sunlight. The power was only out for an hour. Thank God. Even though I just finished praying in the shower I still had anxiety a little because I had my counseling session at 1 o'clock. My sessions are virtual, so I wanted to make sure the power was back on because I use WIFI for my sessions. I made the session on time and made chili for dinner. I work on my website and a couple of things. Later that evening as I was preparing for dinner the storm was here. It was raining hard, plus thunderstorms. Guess what happened next? The power went out again. It came back on in an hour. The WIFI was still down that night and in the morning. I called AT&T because I needed internet to praise the kingdom, and class work assignment.  They informed me that it was a power outage, and it should be back up on that Wednesday. It wasn't at all what I was expecting it to be. All I can do what write in my journals and pray. But my mind was still negative. Things were out of my control, and I was trying to still be in control. Besides praying and writing everything that I do considers internet connection. It was a big challenge for me to face and overcome. One of the challenges was sleeping in complete silence. I haven't done that in years I used to, but I stopped. I will be having my TV on YouTube playing raindrops, ocean waves with the piano, and jazz music to go to sleep. Any calming music helps with my anxiety, and it gives me peaceful rest. I didn't have a choice but

to rest in silence because it was out of my control. The next morning, I wrote in my journals and prayed. Still no meditation for me. That was another challenge because meditation helps me to start my day off in a positive mindset and helps me to be centered with God. I am an overthinker that is one of the reasons that I write and meditate. My third challenge was not having the ability to listen to all types of worship music. Worship music is my daily bread. I can listen to it all day long. I play worship songs soon after I shower that morning to start my day off. I sing the lyrics in the mirror, and while I am getting dressed it brings peace in my mind for my mental state. I still couldn't just let go so I called AT&T again. They told me that 28 houses including businesses were out of the internet not only me. I believe them because all my neighbors use them as well and they don't have internet. I know what you are thinking stop trying to be in control and use my phone for the internet. I don't have unlimited data. The data I had left I use some of it that Tuesday because I had a morning class and an evening class. I had class Wednesday evening, so I used it that day and ran completely out of data. I woke up that Thursday morning with still no internet. I had class that morning as well I had to miss class because it was still out of my control, so I let them know the day before. I explained to them everything that happened. I had no way to even make it to the public library. I rested that whole day and it felt so good to not do anything at all. I know God was getting my attention to tell me that I just needed to rest. I am the type of person who doesn't rest I just go and go. It is hard for me to relax I have to make sure everything is completed before I do. It was Friday and I knew that Labor Day was coming up. I did what I normally do not listen and call them again you already know who it was. They told me Saturday morning it will be back on. I attended the class that Friday morning over the phone. I had dialed in I was grateful not to miss that. After class was over, I did Laundry and walked to the store to get some fresh air. I asked a couple of people where I live if they didn't mind taking me to the library. They didn't want to help me it was still out of my control. That Saturday I walked to the subway to use their internet.  They were tripping at first because they wanted me to buy something to sit in there. I let God be in control, so they allowed me to sit in there. That evening as I was walking back home, I called my friend whom I had known for about 10 or 11 years. I wanted to check in on him and just vent about how I was feeling. My emotions were all over the place. We didn't talk for long at all because he was going to pick up his girlfriend, so he wanted to get off the phone. I was very upset because I knew he was changing. Every time he gets with a new friend, he doesn't want to talk to me. When things don't work out then he decides he wants to be my friend. So, when I got home, I got in the shower and prayed. I love praying in the shower I can't explain it but just know that I do. My father really got my attention. He said to me when are you going to let me be in control. I was crying I told him how hurt I was feeling. It Hurt because when I needed help no one wanted to help me and hurt. After all, my friend was moving on. I fully 100 surrendered that day. The burden left my shoulder. Before bed, I read a book and went to sleep peacefully. Sunday, I didn't call them I let it go and went to the subway again. Monday came around and I did call. I know what you are thinking, and I understand. They told me Tuesday it will be back on I told them I trust them. I emailed my teachers and told them that I couldn't make it to both of my classes that Tuesday. I called my counselor and told her I had to reschedule because it was out of my control. I had a friend who was able to help me so when I came back home that Tuesday evening the WIFI was back up. Praise God!!! whom all blessings flow. I am thankful that he was able to use that person to help me. I am taking it one day at a time. I am learning to just let go and let God, Jesus, and The Holy Spirit be in control. To pray and surrender 100 percent. Not to overthink and just go with the flow. Have a wonderful week. Love always Chosen Princess💜