There are moments in life that challenge and disturb us, but sometimes the unpleasant experiences we have seem to stay with us for a long time. which drains our energy and prevents us from living fully, since all those things that we do not leave behind become a heavy burden that we carry in every moment of our lives. The only problem is that it is easier to talk about detachment than to practice it. However, as difficult as it may seem, it is important to remember that we are not alone, because this is an experience shared by all humanity. Also, the words of wisdom from those who have faced this issue before us can guide us along the way. Here we share some to inspire you on your way:
1. When I let go of who I am, I become what I can be. When I let go of what I have, I receive what I need. (Lao Tse)
2. There is an important difference between giving up and letting go. (Jessica Hatchigan)
3. Some of us We think holding on makes us strong, but sometimes it’s about letting go. (Herman Hesse)
4. (Holding on is believing that there is a past, letting go is knowing that there is a future. (Daphne Rose Kingma)
5. Suffering does not have a grip on you. You are grabbing the suffering. When you become good at the art of letting go of suffering, then you realize how unnecessary it was for you to drag those burdens with you. You realize that only you are responsible. The truth is that existence wants your life to become a carnival. (osho)
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6. If you want to fly in the sky, you need to leave the earth. If you want to move forward, you have to let go of the past that drags you down. (Amit Ray)
7. What people resist is not the change itself, but loss. (Ronald A. Heifetz)
8. Letting go is not getting rid of memories. The memories will stay, they always do. Letting go is making sure the pain associated with the memories goes away. (Arti Honrao)
9. Sometimes being a friend requires mastering the art of timing. There is time for silence. There is time to let go and allow people to pursue their destiny. There’s time to pick up the pieces when it’s all over. (Octavia Butler)
10. People have a very difficult time letting go of their suffering. Fearing the unknown, they prefer suffering because it is familiar to them. (Thich Nhat Hanh)