Daily Question, March 3 What am I willing to let go of in order to be more free and/or happy? 31 Reflections Share Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. Notify me when someone replies to my comment via e-mail. GCharlotte1 year agoGCharlotteI am willing to let go of the general assumptions of others that some may have of me in respect to Jesus. 0 Reply Tahsin Tabassum1 year agoTahsin Tabassummy past regrets and mistakes 0 Reply 1 year agoCan one let go of loneliness, I would like to sure try. 2 Reply BabaYaga1 year agoBabaYagaI 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. 2 Reply Malag1 year agoMalagBeing convinced by the stories the mind tells: what a storyteller it is! 3 Reply Ose1 year agoOseStill 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 🙂 4 Reply Debra1 year agoDebraLetting 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. 6 Reply reality1 year agorealityWhat 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 Read More2 Reply Chester1 year agoChesterControl, at least for the next 20 minutes over lunch; then, maybe I will try to hold on just a little less tightly. 5 Reply TeriB1 year agoTeriBOthers 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. 6 Reply Mica1 year agoMicaCan 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. 6 Reply Gerry1 year agoGerryTaking 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. 4 Reply pkr1 year agopkrFear. Fear of the unknown. Fear of the future. 5 Reply Katrina1 year agoKatrinaAlways 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. 4 Reply Trish1 year agoTrishKatrina, 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. 5 Reply Katrina1 year agoKatrinaThanks, Trish. What a wonderful way to my whole self. 1 Reply Trish1 year agoTrishI 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. 4 Reply sunnypatti1 year agosunnypattithe 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! 5 Reply Michele1 year agoMicheleThe 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:) 5 Reply Mica1 year agoMicaYes, 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!! 2 Reply Michele1 year agoMicheleThank you:) 1 Reply devy1 year agodevywondering what people think of me..trying to be accepted. Learning to love myself and others we are. 5 Reply Dusty Su1 year agoDusty SuHere 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? Read More7 Reply Sarah1 year agoSarahA 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. 8 Reply Mica1 year agoMica‘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. 4 Reply Palm1 year agoPalmMe too, thanks for putting this into words. Blessings, Sarah 3 Reply Trish1 year agoTrishSarah, this is a tricky one. “Justified resentment” can ruin our lives if we allow it. Letting go can be hard but so incredibly freeing. ❤️ 4 Reply Rebekah H.1 year agoRebekah 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. 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