let it go - let it be

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Don’t try to let go

Relinquish and let it be

Find Your Middle Ground

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When we “try” we create constriction rather than opening.

Letting go can only happen when we stop trying and allow things to settle.

If there is something you are trying to let go of, instead of trying, take time to pause and notice what comes up within you.

Notice the tension and breathe into where it is in your body.

Allow this flowing breath to release the holding.

No need to try.

Let the breath move through you deeply and calmly.

In this space everything can simply be.

 

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Val Boyko is originally from Scotland and came to the United States over 30 years ago. At "Find Your Middle Ground" Val brings together her experience as a life coach, yoga teacher, spiritual explorer and mentor, to inspire awakening to the light and greater understanding within us all. This blog is a place of exploration and discovery as we explore opening our hearts and finding harmony and peace in the highs and lows of life 💛

27 comments on “* Haiku – don’t try to let go

  1. nrhatch's avatar

    As Yoda would say ~> “do or do not . . . there is no try.”

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  2. russtowne's avatar

    This sounds like wisdom to me. Thank you for the reminder, Val.

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  3. Dan Antion's avatar

    How many times have we heard “maybe you’re trying to hard” Good advice in a small package.

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  4. Martin_a76's avatar
    Martin_a76

    when you do let go it’s so refreshing and simple, as Buddhism explains, to move beyond the defilements of the mind. Nice post!!

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  5. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

    Loved this, Val! Perfect for a Monday. xo

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  6. smilecalm's avatar

    breath seems to be
    moving through, now
    like the sheet blowing
    out on the line 🙂

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  7. anotherday2paradise's avatar

    A lovely post, Val. Thank you. 🙂

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  8. Karen Lang's avatar

    Allowing, accepting, being. A practice everyday Val. 🙂

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  9. dianasschwenk's avatar

    I can personally attest to the fact that trying to let go, trying to stop something, trying to start something, etc., usually leads to the complete opposite Val. ❤
    Diana xo

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  10. ladyfi's avatar

    A lovely thought.

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  11. Tiny's avatar

    This is perfect, Val! Relinquish and let it be…so simple and so wise 🙂

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  12. The Coastal Crone's avatar

    I needed this one today! I am trying to let go of something I cannot change in a loved one. Perhaps the middle ground is the answer. Peace to you!

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  13. Lux Reader's avatar

    Yes. So much truth in this haiku. And so much feels too. 😛
    http://www.aboutlifeandlove.com/

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