Make Space for What You Want
What If the Life You Want Is Waiting—But You Have No Room for It?
How do I introduce something new into my life when all the space has already been taken up?
So many of us find ourselves in this position. We long for something—a new opportunity, a deeper connection, a shift in direction—but we aren’t willing to let go of what we already have. And yet, there are only so many hours in the day, relationships we can hold, and projects we can commit to.
This is where bravery comes in. Letting go requires trust—not in guarantees, because there are none—but in the possibility that by releasing something, we make room for something different (hopefully better).
I notice how often we stand in a figurative line, eagerly waiting to receive something we deeply want, only to realize that our hands are already full. We can’t reach out to take it—at least not without dropping and breaking something. It’s like keeping your hand stuck in a cookie jar; the only way to pull it free and grab something fresh is to let go of what’s clutched inside.
So, this is what I’ve been working on: bravely letting go so I can create space for the changes I want to see. Being courageous enough to not settle—not out of fear, not out of comfort, and not just because something is familiar.
"Sometimes letting things go is an act of far greater power than defending or hanging on." – Eckhart Tolle
Being fulfilled isn’t just about opportunity. It’s about your ability—and willingness—to be open and ready for it. Make space for what you want. Otherwise, even if it comes your way, you might not be able to receive it.
Reflection Questions
What do I want to make space for?
What in my life feels stagnant or no longer aligned with who I am becoming?
How would my life feel different if I created more space—physically, emotionally, or mentally?
What is one small step I can take this week to make room for what I truly want?
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There is a classic metaphor of the painful scene of a young child in a candy store, where both of their hands are holding two ice creams, and as they desperately try to get more candy, instead, both of their ice creams fall down to the floor…
It’s wild how often we ask for change without making space for it. As if magic can sneak in through the cracks without us clearing the table first.