What is it that you do to let go?

[Danu]

When you are having a hard time letting go of something, what do you do? What suggestions would you have for someone who is trying to release or let go of something that's no longer serving them?


What is it that you do to let go?

[Danu]

I put all that yucky black energy into a ball, every thought or emotion on what every it is that is making me feel not right into a ball. Then I call to the Universe to recycle it into the greater good of all. Then I blow it away.
Deep breath,
Ahhhhh.

[annie]

I write about, not dwelling in it, but trying to see it for what it is, then I can stand back and see what I need to do about the situation, check it yes and if not good, then I wrap them in a chi ball and cast them away, or \i try to o

[Danu]

Very nice annie!

[annie]

I may be getting ready for a Chi ball fight, drive the cold away

[Morrighan IvyFyre]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh wonderful topic Great Mother Danu! Yes, I look forward to seeing what others contribute here. As this is an area, most of us need to work on.

Morrighan IvyFyre

[Danu]

That we all do!

Morrighan IvyFyre said:

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh wonderful topic Great Mother Danu! Yes, I look forward to seeing what others contribute here. As this is an area, most of us need to work on.

Morrighan IvyFyre

[Danu]

You will get there. Maybe some one here will provide the answer you need on this discussion. It sounds like you have some good ways though.

Lunaire said:

Really, I don't have a good answer for this. I haven't found a successful way of completely letting go of something. I do have ways of temporarily dealing with it, though. If it's something stressful, I take a hot bath. Some stress-relief bath salts, maybe a fizzy ball, bubbles, light some candles, turn on some soothing music...I know, I know, it's such a silly answer, but it really helps me when I'm stressed out. I'm also working on meditation to help me deal with things, though I'm making slow progress. Sometimes singing or drawing helps me vent strong emotions. None of that really helps me ultimately let whatever it is go, though. Still trying to figure that out =/

[annie]

find EFT tapping helps clear the chakra sit is worth a shot

Lunaire said:

Really, I don't have a good answer for this. I haven't found a successful way of completely letting go of something. I do have ways of temporarily dealing with it, though. If it's something stressful, I take a hot bath. Some stress-relief bath salts, maybe a fizzy ball, bubbles, light some candles, turn on some soothing music...I know, I know, it's such a silly answer, but it really helps me when I'm stressed out. I'm also working on meditation to help me deal with things, though I'm making slow progress. Sometimes singing or drawing helps me vent strong emotions. None of that really helps me ultimately let whatever it is go, though. Still trying to figure that out =/

[Pinkdogwood]

I ask myself why do I want or need this in my life. Then depending on what it is I will handle it in different ways. Most of the time I write it out and burn the paper. Asking for postive to come from this negative and growth and healing from the experince.

[Lady Fae]

Lady Fae said: I sing and exericse and meditate.........

[Awen]

This is an awesome topic, as I know I am not the only one who struggles with letting go.
Before I get started, let me say this…………Letting go is a process. It isn't something that happens over night for most of us. So, understanding “letting go is a process” can be helpful in itself.
This is my process:
First, One of the keys to solving the problem is knowing there is a problem. I usually am having difficulties letting go LONG before I even realize it. So, I try to be hyper vigilant with recognizing the symptoms. For me, I usually have very icky dreams of doing stuff that I don't want to do, but, can’t seem to stop doing them. I also, start having physical symptoms as well, like feeling sick to my tummy, tension knots between the shoulder blades. Once I notice these things are happening, I start my reality check……………RIGHT AWAY.
Then, evaluating the circumstances is usually the next step in the process for me. I ask myself "do I have the power to change the person, place or thing?"………..recognizing when you don't have control over the situation will save you A LOT of grief. If I don't have control over the situation, then why waste energy on something I can't control...…….wasted energy.
SO, next, I allow myself about 30 seconds to feel sorry for myself then I slap my self in the face (metaphorically), and acknowledge and accept I have (say it out loud if necessary)no control over (that lousy s.o.b.)that person, place or thing.
Then, I grieve for my loss. Grieve for what could have been, grieve for what will never be, but, I also, give honor to the person, place or thing. There had to be something good that came to pass in your experience, so, honor it for what it was. I find something to be thankful for in that moment for that situation.
Finally, I have to ALWAYS remember, I did my best, and it didn’t work out………EVERYTHING happens for a reason . And, if I didn’t give it my best, what did I learn from not giving my best? What will I do differently next time? I make a point to not beat myself up and just do better, or do it differently next time.
And, when all else fails I say the serenity prayer.
"Goddesses,grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, the courage to change the things I can, and the knowlege to know the difference.
For all my relations......Awen

[Sylvanmoon]

I tend to look at my life like a book, various chapters. Some are long, others short. When I want to let go of something I close that chapter, and move on to the next stage of life. Not allways for the better but it's a new path to walk down with many twists and turns. Looking at it another way, I can't change yesterday, tomorrow who knows!!! Live for today and enjoy life as best you can.

Peace and Blessings, Sylvanmoon