I'm just going to dive right in. There is a big difference between giving up because you are lazy, and letting go and moving on. If you failed your college calculus class because you were "too tired" to attend Monday night tutoring sessions, then you gave up on that class. Now, if you prepared for a job interview and had a rocking resume and the manager decided you weren't right for the job, you move on and let it go. You find other interviews, and the perfect job will come your way. And, who knows, maybe that company you really had your mind set on will have an opening in the future that will be right for you. ... But maybe that won't happen, and guess what, that job you do find will be meant for you.
When the decisions and feelings of another person (or persons) are involved, some things are out of your control. You can't force someone to hire you. All you can do is show them how amazing you are and how much you want the job. Then, it's up to them.
Obviously you can apply this wise information to relationships. Even when you feel the world for someone, they may just want to be friends. It doesn't mean they don't think you're fabulous and that they don't care ... maybe it's just not right.
Think of it this way. Everyday, on my way to work, I try to get a seat on the L train. I always go way to the left of the platform, and 95 percent of the time, I end up standing. One day I realized this approach just wasn't working. Yes, maybe I got what I wanted 5 percent of the time, but there had to be a better way. So, one day I went to the right end of the platform, and as the train approached I realized I was going to get a seat. And guess what, it made me smile.
See, sometimes letting go of old ways leads to trying something new. And that something new just might work. Moving on is never negative. It can be hard and frustrating, but when you're ready to try something new, it can be exhilarating and can actually make you smile again ... and not just 5 percent of the time.
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