Letting Go to Grow: The Secret Weight We Don’t See

Have you ever held on to hurt for so long that it weighed you down more than the original pain itself? Forgiveness is one of the hardest choices we face, but it’s also one of the most freeing.

When someone wrongs us, anger feels justified. After all, they don’t deserve forgiveness, right? But here’s the catch, holding on to anger doesn’t punish them, it punishes us. Resentment is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to fall sick. The longer we carry bitterness, the heavier it gets, until it eats away at our peace and joy.

Forgiveness isn’t about saying what happened was okay. It’s about saying, “I won’t let this control me anymore.” It’s a gift we give ourselves, a key that unlocks the prison of our own pain.

Of course, forgiveness takes courage. It means choosing love over hate, peace over chaos. But the moment we let go, something powerful happens, we make room for healing. Our hearts stop replaying the old wounds and begin looking forward to new beginnings.

This truth shines through powerfully in “Smile, Dance with Hardships, God Is Able” by Benjamin Michel Pierresaint. His story shows that forgiveness doesn’t erase the past, but it transforms the way we carry it. It turns wounds into wisdom and pain into purpose.

If you’re holding onto anger today, ask yourself: Is it worth your peace? Maybe it’s time to let go, and set yourself free.