-Letting go is not defeat
We often find ourselves thinking, “Is there something else I could have done?” or “If I back down, won’t the other person be in trouble?”
The kinder a person is,
the more often they ask themselves this question.
But I want to stop and think about this for a moment.
Kindness has a role to play
The ability to trust people is a precious thing.
Providing opportunities and support is a noble act.
However, kindness does not necessarily mean taking responsibility for the results.
- Belief
- Reaching out a hand
- Showing the way
So far, this is the choice.
After that, it’s up to the other person to decide how to use it and how to live with it.
When you mix these two,
kindness turns into a burden.
"I've done enough" is not giving up
Saying “I’ve done enough” might sound like defeat.
But in reality, it’s the opposite.
- I haven’t abandoned you
- I haven’t given up
- I’m not lying.
It just put the role back in its rightful place.
This is not an escape,
but a decision that respects reality.
When you let go, the power to believe remains
If you continue to carry too much weight,
you will gradually become afraid of believing in anything.
“I don’t want to fail next time.”
“I don’t want to trust anyone anymore.”
Before that happens, sometimes you need the courage to let go.
By letting go,
- The power of believing in people is unbreakable
- The habit of blaming yourself doesn’t increase
- I will be able to show the same kindness to the next person I meet.
That’s a very strong choice.
True strength is being able to draw the line
A strong person isn’t a cold person. A strong person knows their boundaries.
- Up to this point it’s my responsibility
- From here on, it’s the other person’s life
Only those who can draw this line
can continue standing for a long time, gently.
In conclusion
The day you can say “I’ve done enough” is not the day to deny your efforts.
it is,
The day to properly end my faithful involvement
If you can say that,
you’re already strong enough.