The Question
Is the idea of release (of emotions, of tension, of old/unhelpful patterns) freeing or scary to you? Explore why.
The Intention
Gratitude
The Meditative Moment
Sometimes when we’re not ready to let go of something, it’s because we’re not quite done with it. Maybe we still have a lesson to learn. Maybe the pain is too raw or fresh or pulsating. Maybe we are afraid of who we are without this thing. Rather than putting pressure on yourself to let go, consider being grateful for what you’re holding on to. Express gratitude for the ways this pattern that needs to change has served you in the past. Say thank you to the tension that tightens your shoulders because it reminds you to slow down, breathe deeper, try to soften. Appreciate the ruptured friendships because, at one time, they meant something dear to you and that should still be held gently. With gratitude, breathe into the potential of releasing what no longer serves, what holds you back, what feels toxic or unhealthy.
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