In a conversation with my friend Rikki the other day we talked about lessons from dogs. I hope you are listening Paul and Pharaoh over at Learning from Dogs
“Letting go” came up and Rikki noticed how there is a difference between a dog giving over a toy or ball, compared with a dog who is told to “let it go”.
What comes to mind when you think about what you would like to let go of? Its likely to be about letting go of trying to control things that are not within your control right?!?
… Like changing the personality of a colleague or partner… or letting go of trying to do everything perfectly … or letting go of taking on so much… or letting go of resentment because things didn’t go your way.
Take a note of whatever comes to mind right now.
Now notice your mindset or attitude. Do you sense resistance to letting this go? Perhaps there are judging thoughts about how its not possible, stupid…. This is your ego thinking rebelling to the idea of not being in control. This thinking comes from fear.
Remember your thinking is not the truth.
Now imagine the dog who comes over and gives you their precious toy. In giving it over, the inner mindset shifts from one of resistance to one of openness and giving. This comes from love.
The next time you want to let it go, come from your heart and give it over.
And say thank you ❤️
Find Your Middle Ground 
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