Let Go

November 1st, 2008. It was a cold and windy Saturday afternoon. This was no ordinary day: today, Tim, my brother, was getting married. As my brother stood at the altar waiting for his bride, I noticed in my brother’s eyes that he was scared and anxious for this next step in his life, yet, so was I. As I stood beside him at the wedding, I felt I was losing my brother and began to ponder on how this event was going to change my life. As I gazed around the church hall for an answer, I started to remember all those memories and adventures that we had shared together: our first U2 concert, the trip up to Deep Creek with the groomsmen the weekend before the wedding, or David Beckham’s debut American soccer game vs. DC United. I couldn’t help but think that my brother was more than just a sibling, but a friend. My brother had always been funny and outgoing with me, hung out all the time with me, and even helped me when I struggled and things got rough . The thought of my brother leaving and starting a new life made me feel alone, confused, and worried for my future without him.
But there was one thing I kept in mind as I watched my brother wed his fiancé: let go. I had learned so much from my brother over the years that my brother could live through me, even if he wasn’t around. He set an example for me of how to be a strong and mature individual. All I had to do was now act on it. My life was changing, but this change was going to be a new, exciting and exhilarating journey I had never experienced before.

Point:Change is inevitable in life. Learn to let go of worries and fears of something new.

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