Let go of what?

In our quest for inner peace, we must recognize that certain things can hinder our progress and hold us back from achieving the harmony we seek. Letting go of these burdensome elements is a decisive step toward cultivating a sense of tranquility and resilience. I can become willing to let go of...

• Family and friends and any stress I may be carrying around regarding their lives.
• The illusion of control. I will do my part in relaxed, peaceful harmony. Then let go.
• Resistance to change. I will let things happen because that’s what they’ll do anyway.
• The need to be certain. I will embrace the wisdom of uncertainty and trust the wait.
• Feelings of inadequacy—the feeling of not being good enough—I am good enough.
• Fears. I will make the brave choice to relax rather than grip in the face of fear.
• Self-doubt and weariness. I focus instead on confidence and gratitude for the process of life.
• The impossible need for perfection. Today I can start accepting myself as I am.
• Negative self-talk. I will speak kindly to myself.
• Regrets. I let go of regret and create space for new beginnings.
• Resentments. My resentment is a warning sign that my boundaries need work.
• My shortcomings. I will become aware of them and work to remove them.
• Feelings of guilt and shame. I know the process of forgiveness begins with me.
• Worry and anxiety for the future. To break the cycle of worry, I focus all my attention on this moment.
• Old negative beliefs that are holding me back. I open my mind to new perspectives.
• Envy. When I appreciate what I have instead of dwelling on what I lack, I feel good about my life.
• Feelings of despair. I know that action is the antidote to despair.
• Denial. I know that before my life can improve, I must admit the truth to myself.
• Grief. Help me to discharge my pain in a healthy way so that I can heal.
• A negative attitude. I can be grateful and happy, here and now, with what I have.
• The habit of worrying. If I am tempted to worry about tomorrow, I will gently bring my mind back to today.
• Present circumstances. Instead of escaping the moment, I will begin to change things by accepting the moment.
• The impulse to force events or control people. I will instead detach with love and allow things to happen naturally.
• Procrastination and lack of motivation. Today I will replace “I can’t” with “I choose to.”
• Self-pity. Instead of feeling sorry for myself, I will shift my perspective to what I am grateful for today.
• Other people’s choices; they are their property not mine.
• Closed-mindedness. I open myself up to new ideas, perspectives, and inspiration.
• The impulse to judge myself and others harshly. Today I will practice non-judgment.
• Expectations of others. Expectations are premeditated resentments.
• Assumptions. Instead I will find courage to ask questions and express what I want.