Learning To Let Go

Free yourself from obsessive feelings and thoughts by learning to let go. This article offers a refreshing approach that can be applied to any situation. Now, let's take a look at a clear example of what we mean by letting go, then I'll guide you through a few easy steps so that you can enjoy the benefits of letting go too.

The Unexpected

Imagine you're going to visit an old friend, someone you haven't seen in years. You feel really excited about it as you board the train, but when the conductor comes round - you can't find your ticket! The adrenaline kicks in and you break out in a sweat. You quickly go through your bag and all your pockets, but it doesn't take long for you to realize that you've lost it and that you got no choice but to buy a new one from the conductor.

Anger And Disappointment

The good vibes instantly transform into disappointment and anger, "Why is this happening to me? I'm never taking this train again!" The unexpected can trigger strong emotions. Remember that holding on to these feelings and thoughts only lead to unhappiness, so there is no point in resisting - it's better to accept things the way they are.

I'm sure you can relate to the above example, it's a part of life. Now, stop for a second and try to recall how you normally react when things go wrong? What feelings and thoughts usually come up? By learning to let go you can free yourself from these unpleasant feelings and thoughts, holding on won't do you any good. Accepting things the way they are makes for ease and comfort, by resisting, we create our own unhappiness...

"The willingness to let go makes for happiness and wellbeing"

The key to letting go is awareness. When we're aware of our feelings and thoughts we're presented with choices, either we hold on to them or we let them go. That's an easy choice, isn't it? However, normally we're not aware of these choices and tend to hold on to our feelings and thoughts blindly.

Awareness Through Meditation

Meditation is a fun and easy way to become more aware of the present moment. Meditation also dissolves physical and mental tension effectively, leaving us feeling deeply relaxed. Download the meditation Learning To Relax. In this easy-to-follow meditation I guide you to a state of vibrant stillness. No previous experience needed. Practice makes perfect...

Best of luck!