Saturday, June 28, 2014 ~ The Language of Letting Go When Things Dont Work Frequently, when faced with a problem, we may attempt to solve it in a particular way. When that way doesnt work, we may continue trying to solve the problem in that same way. We may get frustrated, try harder, get more frustrated, and then exert more energy and influence into forcing the same solution that we have already tried and that didnt work. That approach makes us crazy. It tends to get us stuck and trapped. It is the stuff that unmanageability is made of. We can get caught in this same difficult pattern in relationships, in tasks, in any area of our life. We initiate something, it doesnt work, doesnt flow, we feel badly, then try the same approach harder, even though its not working and flowing. Sometimes, its appropriate not to give up and to try harder. Sometimes, its more appropriate to let go, detach, and stop trying so hard. If it doesnt work, if it doesnt flow, maybe life is trying to tell us something. Life is a gentle teacher. She doesnt always send neon road signs to guide us. Sometimes, the signs are more subtle. Something not working may be a sign! Let go. If we have become frustrated by repeated efforts that arent producing desired results, we may be trying to force ourselves down the wrong path. Sometimes, a different solution is appropriate. Sometimes, a different path opens up. Often, the answer will emerge more clearly in the quietness of letting go than it will in the urgency, frustration, and desperation of pushing harder. Learn to recognize when something isnt working or isnt flowing. Step back and wait for clear guidance. Today, I will not make myself crazy by repeatedly trying solutions that have proven themselves unsuccessful. If something isnt working, I will step back and wait for guidance.
Posted on: Sat, 28 Jun 2014 08:23:45 +0000
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