HOLDING ON AND LETTING GO

"All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on." - Havelock Ellis

Maximus was a brave king. Once, he had a fierce battle against another king, with a larger army. With just a few soldiers, he was defeated: he had to run for his life. He took shelter in a cave very depressed. His courage had left him. So, while he was blankly gazing at the roof of the cave. An interesting scene captured his attention. A spider was trying to weave a web across the cave roof. He watched as the spider would crawl up, a strand of web would break and the spider falls. But the spider refused to give up. The spider kept trying to climb again and again but falling repeatedly. Until finally, the spider successfully climbed up and completed the web. Maximus thought to himself, "If a small spider can face failure so bravely, why should I give up? I will try with all my might till I win". This thought gave strength to the defeated king. Maximus, got out of the jungle and assembled the remaining of his defeated soldiers. They fought against the large army, but was defeated still. But now, he would not give up his fight.

Many times the phrases, "giving up" and "holding on" seem to cast differing lights. In life there are many ventures that should be given up on. Holding on to a relationship with someone who jilted you, believing they'll still return because you love them so much - even after they get married to your best friend - is stupidity. We get to points in life where we have to let go, and move on. It's important, to understand that giving up is a necessary route to success sometimes. It's funny how created things give us inspiration. Is it any wonder why the scriptures recommend considering the ants ways to be wise? Those things never give up on things. Have you ever seen an ant give up on a crumb of cake?

Like Maximus, you might have been knocked out many times in 2014, and as such have escaped to a cave: feeling depressed, upset and angry. You're saying, "The accommodation problem is still staring me in the face", or "The marriage didn't take place." "I couldn't buy a car." "My wife lost the baby." "I'm so broke, broke calls me broke." Or are you even thinking this is a good time to give up. Just cast your gaze up and draw inspiration. Try again. With all Job went through, he should've given up...but didn't. You shouldn't, the year isn't over yet. He made the world in six days, your case isn't the worst. Wait for your change... It will still happen for you. Happy Christmas!