Moving on is tough. Whether it’s from a relationship, a job, or a situation, letting go of something that was once important to us can be a painful process. But sometimes, it’s necessary for our own growth and well-being. These 50 powerful quotes about letting go can serve as a reminder that it’s okay to release what no longer serves us and move forward with hope and positivity.
“The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward.”
Steve Maraboli
Forgiveness is essential for moving on. Holding onto anger or resentment only weighs us down and prevents us from making progress in our lives. To move forward, we must first let go of the past and forgive ourselves and others.
“Letting go means to come to the realization that some people are a part of your history, but not a part of your destiny.”
Steve Maraboli
Not everyone we meet will be a permanent fixture in our lives. Some people come into our lives for a season, and it’s okay to let them go when their time with us is up. It’s important to focus on the people and things that are meant to be a part of our future.
“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.”
Alan Watts
Change can be scary, but it’s also necessary for growth. Instead of resisting change, we should embrace it and see where it takes us. Life is a dance, and we must be willing to move and flow with it.
“Pain will leave you when you let go.”
Jeremy Aldana
Letting go can be painful, but it’s also necessary for healing. When we release what no longer serves us, we make room for new experiences and opportunities to come into our lives.
“What’s done is done. What’s gone is gone. One of life’s lessons is always moving on. It’s okay to look back to see how far you’ve come but keep moving forward.”
Roy T. Bennett
We can’t change the past, but we can learn from it and use it to propel us forward. It’s important to acknowledge how far we’ve come, but we can’t dwell on what’s already happened. We must keep moving forward and focus on the present and future.
“It is important that we forgive ourselves for making mistakes. We need to learn from our errors and move on.”
Steve Maraboli
We’re all human, and we all make mistakes. It’s important to forgive ourselves for our missteps and use them as opportunities to learn and grow. We can’t change what’s already happened, but we can use our mistakes as fuel for a better future.
“The only thing a person can ever really do is keep moving forward. Take that big leap forward without hesitation, without once looking back. Simply forget the past and forge toward the future.”
Alyson Noel
The only way to make progress in life is to keep moving forward. We can’t let past mistakes or failures hold us back. Instead, we must take a leap of faith and trust that the future holds great things for us.
“The only thing harder than letting go is moving on.”
Guy Finley
Letting go is hard, but sometimes moving on can be even harder. We may feel stuck or unsure of where to go next. But we must trust that everything will fall into place and have faith in the journey ahead.
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.”
Steve Jobs
Life is too short to do something you don’t love. If you haven’t found your passion yet, keep searching. Don’t settle for less than what you deserve. When you find what you love, you’ll know it in your heart.
“The truth is, unless we let go, unless we forgive ourselves, unless we forgive the situation, unless we realize that the situation is over, we cannot move forward.”
Mary Manin Morrissey
Forgiveness is key to moving forward. We can’t let past hurts or mistakes hold us back. We must forgive ourselves and others and let go of what no longer serves us.
“The only way to escape the prison of our past is to forgive.”
Unknown
The past can be a prison if we let it. But forgiveness is the key to unlocking the door and moving forward with freedom and peace.
“Sometimes the hardest part isn’t letting go but rather learning to start over.”
Nicole Sobon
Starting over can be scary, but it’s also an opportunity for a fresh start. Sometimes, we need to let go of what’s holding us back and begin again with a clean slate.
“Cry. Forgive. Learn. Move on. Let your tears water the seeds of your future happiness.”
Steve Maraboli
Crying is a natural part of the healing process. We must allow ourselves to feel our emotions, forgive ourselves and others, and use our pain to grow and move forward with hope and positivity.
“If you want to forget something or someone, never hate it, or never hate him/her. Everything and everyone that you hate is engraved upon your heart; if you want to let go of something, if you want to forget, you cannot hate.”
C. JoyBell C.
Hate only holds us back and prevents us from moving on. To truly let go, we must release our anger and resentment and focus on love, forgiveness, and positivity.
“The only thing more unthinkable than leaving was staying; the only thing more impossible than staying was leaving.”
Elizabeth Gilbert
Letting go can be a difficult decision. But sometimes, staying in a situation that no longer serves us is even harder. We must trust ourselves and have faith that we’re making the right choice for our own happiness and well-being.
“Closing cycles. Not because of pride, incapacity or arrogance, but simply because that no longer fits your life. Shut the door, change the record, clean the house, shake off the dust. Stop being who you were and become who you are.”
Paulo Coelho
As we grow and change, some things will no longer fit into our lives. It’s okay to close those chapters and move forward with a fresh start. We must let go of who we were and embrace who we’re becoming.
“It’s not the future that you’re afraid of. It’s repeating the past that makes you anxious.”
Unknown
We can’t change the past, but we can learn from it and use it to shape our future. It’s natural to feel anxious about repeating past mistakes, but we must remember that we have the power to make different choices and create a different outcome.
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Fear can be paralyzing and prevent us from moving forward. But when we face our fears head-on, we realize that they’re often not as scary as we thought. The only thing we truly have to fear is the fear itself.
“Letting go does not mean you stop caring. It means you stop trying to force others to.”
Mandy Hale
We can care deeply for someone, but we can’t force them to feel the same way or make the same choices as us. Letting go means accepting that everyone has their own path to follow and trusting that everything will work out in the end.
“The only way to do anything is to start.”
Unknown
Starting can be the hardest part of any journey. But we must take that first step and trust that everything else will fall into place. The only way to achieve our goals is to begin.
“Don’t be afraid of new beginnings, from new people, new energy, new surroundings, and new challenges. Embrace new chances at happiness.”
Unknown
New beginnings can be scary, but they’re also an opportunity for growth and happiness. We must embrace the unknown and trust that everything will work out for the best.
“The only thing that makes life unfair is the delusion that it should be fair.”
Unknown
Life isn’t always fair, but that’s okay. We must accept the things we can’t change and focus on what we can. We have the power to create a better future for ourselves, regardless of what’s happened in the past.
“You’ve got to make a conscious choice every day to shed the old – whatever “the old” means for you.”
Sarah Ban Breathnach
Letting go is a daily process. We must make a conscious choice every day to release what no longer serves us and embrace the new. It’s an ongoing journey of growth and self-discovery.
“Life moves on and so should we”
Spencer Johnson
Life is constantly moving forward, and so should we. We must trust that everything happens for a reason and have faith in the journey ahead.
“You can’t start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one.”
Unknown
We can’t move forward if we’re constantly looking back. We must let go of the past and focus on creating a new and better chapter for ourselves.
“The only way to get over the past is to leave it behind. If you spend your time re-living moments that are gone, you might miss out on the moments that are yet to come.”
Unknown
We can’t change the past, but we can create a better future for ourselves. We must let go of what’s already happened and focus on the present and future. The best moments are yet to come.
“The thing that lies at the foundation of positive change, the way I see it, is service to a fellow human being.”
Lee Iacocca
Helping others is one of the best ways to create positive change in our own lives. When we serve others, we feel a sense of purpose and fulfillment that can’t be found elsewhere.
“We all have the power to change our story. It’s never too late to start a new chapter.”
Unknown
We’re the authors of our own lives, and we have the power to change our story at any time. It’s never too late to start a new chapter and create a better future for ourselves.
“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.”
Unknown
Change can be scary, but it’s also necessary for growth. Instead of resisting change, we should embrace it and see where it takes us. Life is a dance, and we must be willing to move and flow with it.
“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.”
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Doubt can be a limiting factor in our lives. But when we believe in ourselves and our abilities, there’s no limit to what we can achieve.
“The moment you give up is the moment you let someone else win.”
Kobe Bryant
Never give up on your dreams and goals. When we persevere through the tough times, we come out stronger on the other side. Giving up only gives someone else the chance to win.
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.”
Steve Jobs
Life is too short to do something you don’t love. If you haven’t found your passion yet, keep searching. Don’t settle for less than what you deserve. When you find what you love, you’ll know it in your heart.
“The only way to do anything is to start.”
Unknown
Starting can be the hardest part of any journey. But we must take that first
