This is a recap of our incredible Recovered Life Zoom meeting on Wednesday. If you were there, you know how powerful the conversation was. If you missed it, these are the key points we discussed.
Hearing everyone share their experiences on letting go to find peace was inspiring. It’s one thing to talk about it, but it’s another to hear how people are actually doing the work—releasing resentments, surrendering control, and stepping through fear to create a life of true peace and freedom.
Below are the notes from the meeting, capturing some of the biggest takeaways. Take a moment to reflect on them, and ask yourself: What are you willing to let go of to bring more peace into your life?
Have you ever felt like you're carrying a heavy weight—something you know you need to let go of, but for some reason, you just keep holding on?
I know I have.
For a long time, I thought holding on kept me safe. I believed that if I just gripped a little tighter, controlled a little more, and replayed the past enough times, I could somehow fix what had already happened—or at least make sure it never happened again.
But here’s what I realized: the weight I was carrying wasn’t protecting me—it was blocking me.
There’s a natural rhythm to life—a constant process of renewal. But when we hold on to things that no longer serve us, we disrupt that flow. Instead of healing, we stay stuck. Instead of growth, we experience frustration. Instead of peace, we live in tension.
So, the real question is: What are you willing to let go of to bring more peace into your life?
The Struggle – Why Letting Go is Hard
Letting go isn’t just about knowing we should release something—it’s about being willing to do it. And willingness doesn’t always come easy.
Think of your mind like a garden. If we keep watering the weeds—resentment, control, fear—they take over. But when we make the choice to clear space, we allow something better to grow.
We Hold On to Illusions
One of the hardest things to let go of is an illusion—because illusions feel real.
We tell ourselves we can drink or use like other people, that this time will be different.
We convince ourselves that if we say the right thing, do the right thing, or love someone enough, we can make them change.
We believe that if life would just go our way, we’d finally be at peace.
But illusions don’t bring peace. They keep us trapped.
If we don’t let go of the illusion, we end up chasing something that doesn’t exist, missing out on the life that’s actually in front of us.
We Hold On to Resentments
Maybe someone hurt you. Maybe you’ve been replaying a moment over and over again in your mind, trying to figure out what you should have said, what you should have done differently.
But here’s the truth: resentment isn’t punishing them—it’s punishing you.
Every moment you spend in resentment is a moment you’re not at peace. A moment you’re carrying a weight you don’t need to carry.
Are you willing to put it down?
We Hold On to Control
A lot of us think we’re in control. We try to manage everything—people, situations, outcomes—believing that if we just grip tight enough, everything will turn out exactly how we want.
But the harder we try to control life, the more we suffer.
Real peace comes from accepting that we don’t have to control everything to be okay.
Are you willing to loosen your grip and allow life to unfold in ways greater than you could plan?
We Hold On to Fear
Fear is what keeps us small. Fear of change. Fear of failure. Fear of success. Fear convinces us that what we have—no matter how painful—is safer than the unknown.
But here’s the thing: fear is just a closed door. Once you open it, you realize it was never locked.
Are you willing to step through fear, even if you don’t feel ready?
The Freedom of Letting Go
Once we begin releasing what no longer serves us, something powerful happens: we create space for something new.
Letting Go of Illusions → Brings Clarity & Strength
When we let go of the illusion that we can drink or use like others, we stop battling reality. And in that surrender, we find strength.
Freedom begins when we stop fighting what is true.
Letting go of illusions isn’t weakness—it’s clarity, it’s wisdom, it’s power.
Letting Go of Resentments → Brings Emotional Freedom
The real gift of recovery isn’t just leaving something behind—it’s stepping into something greater.
When we release resentments, we clear space for love, connection, and joy.
Letting Go of Control → Brings Serenity
The more we resist life, the harder it pushes back. But when we stop trying to force things to be the way we think they should be, we start to see things as they actually are.
And that’s where peace begins.
Letting Go of Fear → Brings Growth & Purpose
Every time we release fear, we create space for something better—growth, purpose, and a deeper connection to life.
Fear is like a wall in our mind—but when we push through, we realize it was never real.
The space we create by letting go allows for expansion, creativity, and personal transformation.
So, What Are You Willing to Let Go of?
Let’s take a moment to reflect.
Maybe it’s a resentment.
Maybe it’s self-doubt.
Maybe it’s the belief that you’re not enough.
Maybe it’s an illusion that’s been keeping you stuck.
Whatever it is, imagine yourself setting it down. Releasing it. Making space for peace.
Letting go isn’t a one-time thing—it’s a practice. But every time we do, we get closer to peace, closer to joy, closer to the life we were meant to live.
So, I’ll ask you one more time:
What are you willing to let go of today?
And more importantly—what will you make room for?
Join Us for the Next Recovered Life Zoom Meeting
Our next Recovered Life Zoom meeting is happening on Wednesday, February 19th, at 5:30 AM Pacific, 7:30 Central, and 8:30 Eastern.
This week’s topic:
“What belief did you have about yourself that no longer works for you? What actions will you take to create new beliefs?”
If you’ve ever struggled with old stories, self-doubt, or limiting beliefs that keep you from living the life you truly want, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
🔥 Register now and be part of the conversation. Your insights, your experience, your journey—it matters.
See you Wednesday! 🚀💙
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