Greetings Everybody,
How often do you think “Why is time going so fast? I still have so much to do!”? Most of the time this is because we are not really living our life as it happens; instead we are either lingering in the dead past or worrying about the unrealistic future, forgetting the most important thing – being present here in the now. In this month’s newsletter I will share a view on living in the moment by letting go.
1. Throw things away
Things are only heavy when you hold onto them. In your journey of life, travel lightly…don’t go traveling with a backpack full of rocks. Throw these rocks away (the future, the past, complaints etc.) Have the conviction that it can be done, and it is good to do. Only keep one thing, the present moment…what is happening now.
2. Learning what freedom truly is
Any place you don’t want to be can seem like a prison. But you don’t need to change your circumstances, all you need to do is change your attitude and want to be here. When you want to be here, you are free. It doesn’t matter how painful or uncomfortable it is, as long as you want to be here…then you are free. That’s called contentment. Want to be here, wherever here happens to be.
3. Giving
This is not ordinary giving, but giving while expecting nothing in return. Too often we expect things back in return, and that causes a huge amount of suffering in life. Give to life; give all your energy to this moment, expecting nothing back. When you have no expectations life becomes so interesting. You are not demanding anything, but life gives you so much.
4. Don’t allow things to stick to you
If you have a beautiful moment, enjoy it now and know it is going to go so you can be free for the next moment to come, not allowing the last moment to influence this one. Do not allow the past to stop you from enjoying this moment. This also counts for your prior knowledge — let it go. This way you can see things as they are, rather than see things as you are told that they are.
Remember that letting go of something is simply to stop holding onto it; so simple, but very profound. If you are thinking about what happened the other day or what you need to do afterwards your mind is not relaxed. Instead, feel what you are doing right now, experience the moment. It is not the starting point or destination that counts, but the journey.
If you have questions, thoughts, comments or need help in letting things go please feel free to contact me today.
May you all be well in spirit and health,
~Peter Lorean CLC, CHt