<aside> <img src="/icons/chat_blue.svg" alt="/icons/chat_blue.svg" width="40px" /> "When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us." - Helen Keller

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<aside> <img src="/icons/light-bulb_blue.svg" alt="/icons/light-bulb_blue.svg" width="40px" /> I am a big believer in finishing what you start, and having the conviction to see through commitments.

But I'm an even bigger believer in cutting ties from what's no longer serving you.

Know the difference between quitting and letting go, and seek what serves you—emotion and past investment aside.

"Is this still serving me?"

Are you consistently met with barriers and obstructions, no matter how hard you push yourself or seek opportunities?

Not everyone likes to think like this, but I often question "Is something pulling me back from doing this?" or, "Is someone trying to tell me something?".

Pretend that you hadn't invested all that you had... if you had a clean slate, would that direction still be the best choice?

This becomes especially hard when emotions are involved; such as in a relationship.

We must learn how to cut off our arm to save our souls. Myself included.

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