“If you let go a little, you will have a little peace. If you let go a lot, you will have a lot of peace.” -Ajahn Chah
It’s hard to feel peaceful if you dwell on why you should be angry. If you want to feel free, let the story go.
It’s hard to feel good if you feel like you deserve to feel bad. If you want to feel happy, let your self-judgment go.
It’s hard to feel satisfied if you feel like everything needs to be perfect. If you want to feel content, let your perfectionism go.
It’s hard to feel balanced if you like you need to be busy. If you want to feel centered, let the pressure go.
It’s hard to feel relaxed if you’re clinging to fear or anxiety. If you want to feel at ease, let your worries go.
It’s hard to feel loved if you mistrust everyone else. If you want to feel connected, let your suspicions go.
It’s human nature to cling to things that don’t serve us from time to time. But every moment is a new opportunity to let go and be free. Take a deep breath and let go.
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About Lori Deschene
Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha. She started the site after struggling with depression, bulimia, and toxic shame so she could recycle her former pain into something useful and inspire others do the same. She recently created the Breaking Barriers to Self-Care eCourse to help people honor their needs—so they can feel their best, be their best, and live their best possible life. If you’re ready to start thriving instead of merely surviving, you can learn more and get instant access here.
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