“You can’t receive with clenched fists.”
I stumbled across this quote last week—it was just a random Pinterest scroll—but it stopped me in my tracks.
At first, I nodded and kept scrolling, but something about it lingered. It echoed in my mind, growing louder each time. And then it hit me: this quote was holding up a mirror to my life.
## What Are You Holding on To?
That week, I was mentally carrying so much—expectations, pressure, old disappointments, things I hadn’t even realized I was gripping so tightly.
I was praying for new blessings, fresh peace, and clarity… but deep down, I was still clinging to my need for control. I was clutching onto the outcomes I thought I needed.
And then this quote whispered its truth to me:
> You can’t ask for more while holding on to what no longer serves you.
## How I Let Go (In Small, Personal Ways)
Letting go isn’t a one-time act. It’s a daily practice—a quiet choice to choose peace over pressure.
Here’s how I softened my grip that week:
– I stopped micromanaging my routines. If my morning stretch lasted two minutes instead of five, that was okay.
– I journaled honestly. I asked myself, “What am I forcing?” and “What am I afraid will fall apart if I stop trying to control it?”
– I added a new affirmation to my water practice: “I let go. I am safe. I am ready to receive.”
## What Letting Go Taught Me
Letting go doesn’t mean you don’t care. It means you trust. It means you’re open. It means your hands and heart are free to receive what’s next.
Since that week, I’ve been more intentional about noticing when I’m clenching—mentally, emotionally, and even physically. When I feel that tightness, I pause, breathe, and ask myself:
> “What do I need to release so I can make room for more?”
## A Gentle Reminder for You
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just a little off this week, maybe the answer isn’t adding more. Maybe it’s letting something go.
A thought. A fear. A version of the past. A belief that no longer fits who you’re becoming.
> You are allowed to start fresh, even in the middle of the week, even in the middle of your life.
