letting go

So many times during the day, during our every day life we attach to objects, people, words said or unsaid. How do we let go of these feelings of attachment. How do we free ourselves so our energy is liberated so that we are a more fully present individual in our own lives?

One way is to develop a meditation practice that teaches us detachment or more correctly non-attachment. As we develop the muscles of our psychological resilience (the only way we can do this is by having challenges), we teach our selves to react less and less. The only way to get to this point is to practice every day letting go. It is too difficult to learn new practices when we are intensely involved in circumstances that trigger reactions. That is why some form of mindfulness based mediation is very useful to develop the muscle of resilience.

When we practice in non stimulating environments we can develop a thing that the Buddhists call equanimity. It is much easier to develop this when we make a commitment to practice every day.

If you are interested in furthering your skills you will find a free downloadable mp3 on the forum that I host Feng Shui Australia - go to http://groups.google.com.au/group/feng-shui-australia you will need to log in (or join before you log in). This is a public service. You are welcome to travel with me on this journey of life.