LET GO

This is a piece about the beauty in letting go. This is not origami--there is a single cut. However, by letting go of the rules of origami, I am able send another message. The cut separates the man from the bird. They are separate, but a sliver of uncut paper holds them together. The man is in the middle of a decision, will he cling onto this bird that wants to fly away, or will he let go? Will he spend his life forcing something that is not meant to be, or will he free the bird and, by corollary, himself?

Be it a dream, a right, or a person, we keep chasing what we want. We are told to never give up, but, sometimes, we must realize that giving up is the only way to gain freedom.

Countless people have spoken on how they kept chasing their dreams and ended up making it. Who we don't hear from, are the people who tried, but had to give up on, only to find something better.

We are constantly reminded of the importance of defending our rights. While they are extrememly important, we must remember that we are only able to live in this land of liberty because each and every one of us gave up a little of our rights.

Maybe, your heart tells you to keep chasing that person you find so beautiful, so attractive. However, sometimes, the circumstances just don't work in your favor. Sometimes, you just need to let go of what you want in order to find what you need.

But only sometimes. Keep chasing what you want, but don't get blinded by the light.