Hermann Hesse - Some of us think holding on makes us strong, but sometimes it is letting go

the Daily Quote

Welcome to The Daily Quote — a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for June 23rd.

Now, if you're holding onto something — a grudge, a regret, an embarrassing karaoke performance from 2009 — you're in luck. Today is Let It Go Day. Yes, it’s a real thing. A day created for people like you (and me) who occasionally need a little nudge to stop replaying the blooper reel of life and just… let it go.

And no, you don’t need to break into the Frozen soundtrack — unless you're alone and feeling particularly dramatic.

To mark this liberating day, here’s your quote of the dayfrom Hermann Hesse, who once said:

"Some of us think holding on makes us strong, but sometimes it is letting go."

Let that sink in for a moment. You’ve probably been told that grit, perseverance, and holding on no matter what are signs of strength. And sometimes, they are. But there’s a quieter, more powerful kind of strength — the kind it takes to release something that’s been weighing you down.

Letting go isn’t giving up. It’s making space. Space for peace, for growth, for whatever comes next. Whether it's an old argument, a missed opportunity, or that one text you shouldn’t have sent — today’s the perfect day to forgive yourself and move forward. Because carrying unnecessary emotional luggage is like dragging a suitcase with a broken wheel. It just slows you down and makes a lot of noise.

So, on Let It Go Day, take a breath. Then another. And let go of just one thing — big or small — that's no longer serving you. Trust me, you’ll feel lighter… and maybe even taller. Emotionally, anyway.

That's going to do it for today. I'm Andrew McGivern, signing off for now, but I'll be back tomorrow - same pod time, same pod station with another Daily Quote.