Why Do We Hold On

Why do we hold onto things long past when we should let go? Why do we hold onto things in the false hope that they are the way they used to be or that they will once again be that way? Why do we hold onto these negative parts of our lives, allowing them to pull us under? Once we are pulled so far down, it makes it harder to remember the sun, the happiness, the healthy parts of life. It is important to do a reality gut check every once in a while, look around at your life and decide what is really helping you on your path through life and what is blocking the sun. Cut the ties with the negative, let go of the unhealthy. Hold onto the wonderful memories that make you cling so desperately to these people or things, but understand that life goes on and we can't go back in time, we can't make what once was exist again just because we want it to. We can't change people and when life has changed people's character into someone you don't recognize, it hurts less in the long run to let go of the friendship and appreciate those around you that are still good friends. Life is too short to have anyone or anything in your life that isn't there to lend a hand when time are bad and share a laugh when times are good. As the old saying goes, sometimes the ones you expect to pick you up are the ones to kick you while you are down.