It can be annoying when someone tells you to “let go”. When I say this to people they often roll their eyes, because we all know this is what we have to do intellectually, but it's not easy and it's not common practice in our society.
Over the summer, one of my favorite yoga teachers shared this quote below from Paul Weinfield (Meditation Teacher, Life Coach, and Musician) and I keep coming back to it. (You can read it more easily here.) I think it sums up letting go (& the frustration with it) very well:
This is where yoga has come in handy in my life. I've taken the practice of softening into a posture, softening my jaw, my shoulders, melting a bit more, into real life. This small practice of letting go has helped me tremendously.
For example: When I am at my computer, stressed about a work situation that is out of my control, I ask myself, can I soften in the same way as I would in a yin or restorative yoga posture? Can I let go of one tiny bit of the tangle (as Paul says in his post above)? Can I soften my shoulders, roll out my neck, and take a couple of deep breaths? Can I remind myself that if I've done everything I can, then I just have to let go and see what happens?
Sustainable change happens slowly. This is weaving mindfulness and spirituality into daily life.
This is one of the (many) things retreats offer: ample time to practice letting go.
If you are longing for any of this (plus lots of fun adventures!) consider joining the Morocco Retreat that I am co-leading in May. May 11 - 17, 2024
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