Tag Archives: Surrender

Good Stuff from Letting Go

Letting Go by David Hawkins contains a lot of good stuff. I’ll probably end up rereading it several times so I can get the most out of it. Here are some of the things that have resonated most strongly with … Continue reading

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Resistance and Surrender

Letting go of resistance is key to living my best life. It’s natural for me to react defensively to anything that I dislike and wish that it ends as soon as possible. However, in most cases, that does nothing to … Continue reading

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The Way Out

Earlier this week, I started reading Letting Go by David Hawkins. A lot of stuff has resonated with me so far but the thing that’s stood out to me the most relates to consistently practicing mindfulness. I see it like … Continue reading

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Working Through My Thoughts

Many people are afraid of being alone with their thoughts. I understand and relate to that as my mind still gets the best of me at times. However, the more time I’ve spent by myself with no external distractions, the … Continue reading

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Avoiding Resistance

Years ago, I watched a show that discussed a man who survived being sucked into a tornado and then thrown onto the ground. This clip briefly mentions that his body was limp at the time of impact; this was because … Continue reading

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Inviting Mara to Tea

I remember reading a story from Tara Brach in Tools of Titans about how the Buddha dealt with Mara. In the story, Mara was a demon that tried to torment the Buddha by creating situations intended to cause him feelings … Continue reading

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Surrender

Early one morning, I woke up and started thinking about something scary. I was still half asleep and had no idea what time it was, but I think it was hours before my alarm went off. As my thoughts kept … Continue reading

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