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“When a thing has served its purpose, it will go away. Sometimes it will break. At other times, it will simply die off. Then, there are those times when for no reason, it will simply fall apart. If you try to hold on to something that has already fulfilled its purpose in your life, you are going to…” quote by Iyanla Vanzant
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“When a thing has served its purpose, it will go away. Sometimes it will break. At other times, it will simply die off. Then, there are those times when for no reason, it will simply fall apart. If you try to hold on to something that has already fulfilled its purpose in your life, you are going to hurt yourself. If holding on is disturbing your peace of mind, it makes sense to let it go.”

Iyanla Vanzant

About This Quote

Source Book: A Return to Love, Iyanla Vanzant, 2005

Things that have completed their role naturally fade, break, or end; clinging to them causes pain and disrupts inner peace.

In simple terms: Let go of what no longer serves you.

Key Takeaway

Release to restore peace.

Themes

letting go acceptance inner peace change self‑care

Mood

reflective calm hopeful

Type

advice philosophical self‑help

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • career
  • habits
  • material possessions
  • emotional patterns

Key Concepts

impermanence attachment psychological well‑being

Questions to Reflect On

  • What is one thing you are still holding onto?
  • How would your life improve if you released it?
A Different Perspective

Holding on may prolong suffering and block new growth.

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