Comments | julyflower: I would like to take this advice, but...

julyflower

I would like to take this advice, but...

Jan 24, 2007 18:52

I've heard so many times in response to certain things, "Just let go."

How the hell is this done?

I think it's supposed to be much more obvious than this. I just don't find that easy to conceptualize at all. There are so many things that I'd like to just "let go" of, but I really don't know how to do that.

Thoughts?

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anonymous January 24 2007, 23:57:43 UTC

try meditating! thats what works for me

julyflower January 25 2007, 00:06:20 UTC

Byron?

You're right...but the biggest thing that I'd really just like to let go of I've been helplessly and hopelessly clinging to for waaaay too long. It couldn't hurt though. If nothing else, it will probably bring some clarity to the situation. Thanks. :)

323_gtx January 25 2007, 00:00:00 UTC

A physical representation is a good way as well...

julyflower January 25 2007, 00:03:47 UTC

Expound, please?

323_gtx January 25 2007, 00:05:10 UTC

Need to talk this out...you know how much I hate to type alot.

julyflower January 25 2007, 00:07:48 UTC

Sheeeeeeeeesh. Okay, fine. We should hang out.

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autumnsfire January 25 2007, 00:48:50 UTC

Depends on what you are letting go of.

It's the same thing of "get over it." Nothing is easily gotten over or let go of (unless it's something that in the end doesn't mean a lot whether you walk away or not) - you will feel.

That being said, meditation is a very good solution - though you can also use that to visualize yourself with something, I tend to like doves or butterflies - and releasing them from my hands.

As they fly up, I just watch and see - and then usually sleep on it. Feel better in the morning.

Time is the best way to let things go, though, IMHO.

julyflower January 30 2007, 22:41:03 UTC

That's beautiful. Thanks for sharing your experience, hon. I know it took me a while to respond, but I've been all busy. Time time time time...grrr...I lack this patience thing.

But...I am okay. :)

*squeeeeeeze*

danielmc January 25 2007, 01:48:14 UTC

for some of us, it is an alien concept.
recently i have found that i dont let go easily.
i hang onto things/people/memories i shouldnt.

go figure. there are ways, and happy to meet/discuss with you soon over previously proposed coffee.

julyflower January 30 2007, 22:41:34 UTC

317-373-8290! :)

solestria January 25 2007, 01:58:46 UTC

You have my number, right? Maybe we should talk. I'm working on letting go of a whole bunch of emotionally toxic crap of my own. Therapy and acupuncture both help lots. Also, never underestimate the power of some good emotional release bodywork (my next step once I have a definite job lined up).

julyflower January 25 2007, 02:18:31 UTC

I do not have your number anymore because it was in my old phone that I can't seem to find the charger for, thus I can't turn it on. Can I get that again? I am operating from a prepaid phone these days, and right now I have no minutes. I might see if Carmen wouldn't mind me using her phone some evening soon, though, since it's free after 9.