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Daily Question, March 3

What am I willing to let go of in order to be more free and/or happy?

  • GCharlotte

    I am willing to let go of the general assumptions of others that some may have of me in respect to Jesus.

  • Tahsin Tabassum

    my past regrets and mistakes

  • Skeeter

    Can one let go of loneliness, I would like to sure try.

  • BabaYaga

    I am willing to let go of pessimism, my persistent belief and my pronouncements that things will turn out badly. What things? You name it–elections, efforts to combat climate change, the global handling of displaced persons…
    It is beginning to dawn on me that my pessimism is really a manifestation of arrogance. How do I know how things will turn out? As Brother David wrote in his autobiography, he has learned to expect surprises. I am learning to expect surprises too.

  • Malag

    Being convinced by the stories the mind tells: what a storyteller it is!

  • Ose

    Still some fears, of being vulnerable, of not being good enough, which could still be compensated by some feeling of pride, of …. hmm, at least for the moment, I cannot identify more fears of neurotic nature 🙂 So to let go of overly self-criticism is a good thing to do also in order to be more happy 🙂

  • Debra

    Letting go of feeling that I am ‘not enough’. I do this periodically quite well, but certainly not consistently. When I do, I am much freer, unconcerned or less concerned with what others might think of me and happier staying in the moment. My mental ‘ego-driven’ chatter is greatly reduced and life is so much more peaceful.

  • reality
    What a loaded question? ‘Free’, as defined in Western technocracies as ‘being able to do what you want’, is only freedom if one dictating the extinction of humanity is freedom to them? Whereas, walking in nature’s balance and giving back to her abundance does realize what one could readily call freedom; without the inconvenient detail of the determination of the extermination of all life on Earth and the Earth itself- no? ‘Happy’, that’s another bowl of cherries entirely. A p...

    What a loaded question? ‘Free’, as defined in Western technocracies as ‘being able to do what you want’, is only freedom if one dictating the extinction of humanity is freedom to them? Whereas, walking in nature’s balance and giving back to her abundance does realize what one could readily call freedom; without the inconvenient detail of the determination of the extermination of all life on Earth and the Earth itself- no? ‘Happy’, that’s another bowl of cherries entirely. A perspective should elucidate. Here, we supposedly have the rights to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness”, etc., yet, since Ms. Liberty’s torch was scorched, Bell cracked, knell snatched over 3 decades ago, “…we(e),…”, have lost almost all rights and lefts, even the right to life; so, it’s clear from our nation’s backsliding away from democratic processes that the people haven’t exercised their responsibility, therefore, it’s Siamese twin sister, freedom, has withered like an unused muscle as well- and now, sadly, we must exorcise our rights (from self-possession) before we exercise them. Simply, freedom and happiness aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. And the answer, probably little. Thanks for all you All do; and have a good day ? reality

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  • Chester

    Control, at least for the next 20 minutes over lunch; then, maybe I will try to hold on just a little less tightly.

  • TeriB

    Others opinions of me as well as my own opinion that I am never good enough or worthy of my own thoughts and feelings. I would feel more free to be able to find my voice and have it accepted.

  • Mica

    Can I let go of my worries about my mentally ill loved one?? If I do, will my cough go away?? The loved one seems to be in good hands, and doesn’t want to be in my hands.

  • Gerry

    Taking off blinders that keep me from recognizing tiny acts of kindness, and love that surround me every day. Realizing that I, too, pass along these tiny blessings. I’m grateful for this tiny, but powerful insight.

  • pkr

    Fear. Fear of the unknown. Fear of the future.

  • Katrina

    Always wondering how I am perceived by others…No amount of self-talk or practice keeps that tape from playing. I am more than willing to let go of it…the question is how. It just seems to be innate. It’s just always there.

    • Trish

      Katrina, I’ve tried incessantly to smash the nagging tapes too. I think that part of the answer lies in “loving the tapes.” Kind of like, “oh, here you are again, you pesky friend. I thought you were going to stay gone for awhile. Let’s have some tea & then I’ll show you to the door.” When I offer it love, it invites me to learn from it. I don’t like it when it shows up but it’s a part of me & it needs tender care just like the rest of me. Peace to you.

  • Trish

    I experience freedom when I don’t engage in petty nonsense. It’s all around us and there have been times when I’ve allowed myself to be consumed by the hurtful words and behaviors of others. My blood would boil and emotions would fester for far too long. People are fascinating creatures. Our pain comes out in the “funniest” of ways and we often hurt one another. When I remember that “they’re reacting to pain” it helps me to step back, embrace what’s important and be free.

  • sunnypatti

    the fear of not being good enough. perfectionism.
    I have let go of so much stuff over the past few years, but those two things still creep in on me. I’m glad I recognize them. I am definitely working on them!

  • Michele

    The past. As much as I try, all it takes is a song or one little thing that brings on an instant memory – it’s these moments I have to dig deep within myself. Today is ‘National I Want You To Be Happy Day’ so I wish that for everyone on this website:)

    • Mica

      Yes, dear Michele – recent research shows that it’s so healthy to be able to forget bad memories. I read about it in Science magazine, and there’s lots on the web – this one looks good: https://www.wikihow.com/Forget-a-Bad-Memory
      Hugs!!

  • devy

    wondering what people think of me..trying to be accepted. Learning to love myself and others we are.

  • Dusty Su
    Here are a few things I do to measure what I should let go of, or in turn, embrace more. Physically: I have downsized into a small studio apartment to live simply and not have spent a large part of my life looking after things or a place. I live within a very small budget and do not waste or buy what I do not need. I exercise daily, eat and sleep well. Spiritually: I try to be mindful of how I invest my energy daily and in what manner. Giving and receiving, feeding and being fed, by activities...

    Here are a few things I do to measure what I should let go of, or in turn, embrace more.

    Physically: I have downsized into a small studio apartment to live simply and not have spent a large part of my life looking after things or a place. I live within a very small budget and do not waste or buy what I do not need. I exercise daily, eat and sleep well.

    Spiritually: I try to be mindful of how I invest my energy daily and in what manner. Giving and receiving, feeding and being fed, by activities, belief systems, and companionship.

    Emotionally: Checking if what I am feeling is truthful and helpful, if not, what are they trying to teach me? I use the gratefulness guidelines to check in.

    Mentally: What is building up my intellect, mental capacities, learning bank, and what is not useful?

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  • Sarah

    A justified resentment…because I’d rather be happy than be right. A big chunk of pride had to be swallowed in order for this to happen.

    • Mica

      ‘rather be happy than be right!’ Right on, Sarah! I often realize how my pain doesn’t cause any pain to the party I’m resenting, and that helps me let go of my pain. My latest ‘party’ was the bank and a bank fraud problem.

    • Palm

      Me too, thanks for putting this into words. Blessings, Sarah

    • Trish

      Sarah, this is a tricky one. “Justified resentment” can ruin our lives if we allow it. Letting go can be hard but so incredibly freeing. ❤️

      • Rebekah H.

        Thus is the key, I think, “letting go”. “Willing to let go of” is the will to choose for the good. Willingness to make this choice. This helps eliminate the stories we love to create about “poor me. Look at what I have given up…” it’s about my conscious choice. Thanks, Trish.

    • Cathy

      Yes.

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