I release what I cannot control and focus on what I can.
West invites us to loosen our grip.
Not because we don’t care — but because caring does not require control.In caregiving, there comes a moment when effort no longer guarantees outcomes.
Plans change. Abilities shift. Answers remain uncertain.
This is not failure — it is reality asking for honesty.Release, in this direction, does not mean giving up.
It means choosing where your energy belongs now.
What you can offer today — presence, kindness, advocacy, rest — is enough.You are allowed to set down what was never fully yours to carry.
If this direction resonates, you may wish to pause with the accompanying reflection questions:
West — Letting Go With Intention