The Art of Letting Go

Let go of your attachments to powerful negative emotions that shape your karma, your health and your spiritual journey.

Andrew Gabb

1/8/202415 min read

Art of Letting GO - five birds flying on the sea
Art of Letting GO - five birds flying on the sea

The Art of Letting GO

Have you ever heard the expression "he or she is a pain in the neck" or "a pain in the ass"? How about "I have a gut feeling about this"?

Think about how we use our language. Language and emotion are the creators of forms that give rise to stronger objects that cause manifestation. The concept of Karma is well embedded in western society even though we are mostly unaware of of how it exists. How many other sayings like these can you think of that give substance to form that don't presently exist? Its all cause and effect

We all know how about dis - ease that feeling of not being comfortable. For some of us our negative toxic emotions do manifest in physical symptoms such as neck, shoulder, back, stomach and hip pain. I know this is true from my own personal experiences with these mental hurts. Thoughts becoming physical manifestations. Thoughts effect the physical environment. Its just that we go through life in a unaware of how what we think affects how we feel, act then treat each other

Our thoughts become part of the mental landscape history, a memory, a behavior, a cellular memory, embedded within our DNA contributing to our collective unconsciousness the Universes' container for memories and impulses

As we think we become. As above is below

AS we now understand that fleeting wisp of thought can embed itself in your mind. Take hold then grow into a tree, Spread and become a forest. You can learn the about underlying mental dynamics of how these work. You experience examples of these Karmic challenges every day with in your self.

With time and practice they can be softened then eliminated. To develop new mental processes practice 3 to 4 times every day, 7 days per week. When practicing assume your favorite meditation position. Start with breathing. Keep your back straight as much as possible.

  • Take responsibility-its all you doing this

  • We create the Illusion's causing these to take form

  • Stop blaming your parents and employers or customers

  • Acknowledge then accept that these actions will release your clogged up recycling Karma

  • Don't blame, judge, or suppress; acknowledge, accept, forgive, apologize then release

  • When you move onto the powerful negative emotions look at these in the same way. Something that has been given life by your thoughts. Most of us don't even realize we are doing this. Bringing something into existence that didn't exist in the first place to manifest itself in your soul, mind, and body and future Karma.

We are going share with you a few of the meditation and karma meditation practices from various linages and philosophy schools of thought. To give you the briefest summary and overview of how our thoughts create our reality. The following are only a few examples of how we create our own situations through our own actions:

All is mind

red and blue illustration
red and blue illustration
woman in white dress jumping with happiness after she forgave
woman in white dress jumping with happiness after she forgave

Forgiveness and How to Forgive

Forgive yourself first. Its really a lack of forgiveness that holds us back-become a forgiving person. When your business partners rip you off its pretty hard to move forward to get off the resentment wheel. Let it go and don't attach. Forgive the past, present and future to release you from creating new Karma. Karma keeps you on the wheel. Set your intentions in your heart and mind to forgive yourself, that person, place or objects you're fixated on. Our minds take us far away from forgiveness, so we need to keep bringing it back.

In your minds eye release being attached to those negative spirals that magnetically pull you into doom thinking . Look at the spiral pulling your brain down the toilet. Don't blame the object or person. Don't blame yourself. Forgive yourself for having attachments to resentment. Love your self. Love that person or object. I know its sometimes hard. Persist and you will feel the release. Feeling 20lbs lighter after this is gone.

Examine your confidence: Do you suffer from self imposed lack of confidence or self doubt. Is your lack of self confidence or self doubt causing insecurity, aggression or anger? Anger and aggression builds new Karma. You are a divine spirit you don't need these illusory thoughts.

Release the person or object of your lack of forgiveness. Could be a person, place, event. Forgive them in your mind. Take a deep breath inhale hold for a few seconds. Slowly exhale as long as you can. Pause and relax. Repeat 2 times. The pause and relax and forgive cycles will show you a few things. Observes the gaps between each breath, the gap between each thought and the gap between each act of forgiveness from the heart and your minds eye plugs you into your higher self:

  • In your mind respectfully acknowledge then apologize to yourself and everyone

  • Release your self from any guilt or attachments

  • In your mind love yourself and everything and everyone

  • Ask the energy to leave and you wont hold it to any agreements you may have

Look back on those past not to cool things you did. Make amends between each one and yourself. Once you start on this you will begin to see those things. They will all line up waiting to be forgiven. You will notice those occurrences from long forgotten not so great dramas. Some how your karma knows its days are numbered. Remember the source loves you and wants you to learn and succeed on Earth. Your shadow self losses its momentum as you reduce its energy source

Forgiveness along with acknowledgement releases pent up emotional energy in a way that releases micro tension in muscles, neurons, DNA and our various nervous systems. Our neck back and arm pain goes away. Our veil and filters become thinner. Your access to your higher self grows with Karma meditations, prayers and contemplation

Don't attach to resentment, hatred or a grudge in your mind to reduce physical tension and biochemical toxins. Over time can cause major psychological and physical ailments. Ailments that form black clouds in your energy body and energy fields. That's without the additional karma you generate

Your subconscious (or higher self) is trying to tell you something. When you don't listen you'll feel a tension build up in your stomach or back. Telling you to follow in reality that which the universe (your higher self) is guiding you towards

We all feel this never realizing that our thoughts are harming our physical well being. If negative thoughts can harm, positive thoughts can heal. We all have this power within us. Just as we all have the power to connect with the source and higher self (our real self). And learn to be present more often.

Your meditation practice will improve without these distracting negative thoughts and you will become a much kinder and gentler person.

Breaking behavioral and mental habits usually takes a minimum of 30 to 60 days of practice. Practice every day every day for 10 to 15 minutes.

The following sections are guidelines that will help you on your journey

Toxic thoughts and emotions pad lock our mindd
Toxic thoughts and emotions pad lock our mindd

"What is it your afraid off"? Its not even real! Fear is created by your own mind!

Without any doubt fear and self doubt are some of the stronger mental illusions. With a focused approach your can over come these challenges

  • First: Accept responsibility, its all you, acknowledge then thank your fear for teaching you. Its part of your body, egos and shadow self's, survival strategy so you don't get eaten by lions. It is a natural response to threatening situations. This will help you put your fear in its right place and avoid feeling overwhelmed by it. Or guilty later on. We all feel this at some point.

  • Second: try to identify the root cause of your fear by reflecting on past experiences or seek professional help if needed. Once you understand the underlying reasons for your fear, you can start developing adaptive strategies.

  • Third: gradually expose your self to your fear, while practicing relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or meditation. Gradually desensitize yourself to the fear and help you regain control.

  • Fourth: recognize that self doubt is a normal part of being human and that everyone experiences it at some point. Challenge negative thoughts and replace them with positive affirmations like I am wonderful. Think about being self confident. Build self-confidence through self-care activities such as exercise, and meditation. Let those negative thoughts float by

We all feel fear and self doubt at some point. A healthy experience of fear is very beneficial when your dealing with a life threatening crisis. Most if not all of the more toxic emotions have their place and role in our survival. Its how we deal with these that stops them from taking form in our mind. Constant Fear and Self doubt are the cage that locks up our awareness. Fear starts as a light wisp of air brushing by. By the time fear arrives flow blown like a tsunami, all reason and logic are crushed. Continual and prolonged Fear is one of the strongest base emotions. Causing your body to go into fight or flight mode in response to non existent events. Or to escape danger. Triggering many biochemical, neurological and nervous system responses along the way Again demonstrating one of many daily examples of how the mind adversely impacts the body causing harm and dis - ease and triggering your physical survival mechanisms. A negative thought taking root at the base of our consciousness

The old cliched adage; false expectations appearing real. Expectations of something that might happen. Creates anticipation in the fight or flight protection operating systems. Can in many cases actually manifest it to happen. Too much focus on the negative and you will harm yourself and create more negative Karma in the process. Negative self talk and resentment are mental termites chewing away at your positive mental states and good health. Those need to be eased out the back doorways of your mind.

Self doubt, fears second cousin has many of the same impacts on your body. Fear and self doubt can be crippling preventing us from achieving our full potential. Eventually becoming stronger as a continual anxiety. Anxiety grows strong enough to become debilitating and induce full blown panic attacks

Its incredible to think that imagining something has not happened (illusory), but may happen in the future can crate such havoc on our minds and bodies.

Fear and Self Doubt

  1. Understand these are illusory and don't exist

  2. Identify Your Fear: Clearly define what you are afraid of. Understanding your fear is the first step towards overcoming it.

  3. Understand the Root Cause: Explore the origins of your fear. Understand where it comes from top gain valuable insights into dealing with it.

  4. Educate Yourself: Learn more about your fear. Knowledge can demystify and rationalize the fear, making it more manageable.

  5. Set Realistic Goals: Break down your fear into smaller, more manageable steps. Create a list of achievable goals to gradually confront and overcome your fear.

  6. Practice Relaxation Techniques: Such as deep breathing, meditation, or mindfulness. To help minimize manage anxiety associated with fear.

  7. Visualize Success: Imagine yourself successfully facing and slaying your fear. Visualization putting fear and self doubt in their right places. Not in your mind.

  8. Seek Support: Share your fears with a trusted friend, counselor or shaman. Talking it out can provides emotional release.

  9. Challenge Negative Thoughts: Identify and challenge negative thoughts associated with your fear. Replace them with positive affirmations and thoughts.

  10. Gradual Exposure: Gradually expose yourself to the source of your fear in a controlled and safe manner. Start with the least anxiety-provoking aspects and progressively increase exposure.

  11. Use Desensitization Techniques: Systematic desensitization involves gradually exposing yourself to the fear while practicing relaxation techniques. Gradually, the fear response diminishes.

  12. Celebrate Small Wins: Acknowledge and celebrate each small achievement. Recognizing progress boosts confidence and motivation.

  13. Repeat Exposure: Consistency is key. Regularly expose yourself to the fear to desensitize your response over time.

  14. Reflect on Your Progress: Regularly assess your progress. Reflect on how far you've come and recognize the positive changes in your thoughts and behaviors.

  15. Develop Coping Strategies: Create a toolbox of coping strategies for dealing with fear. This could include positive affirmations, visualization, or self-talk.

  16. Reward Yourself: Give yourself rewards for facing and overcoming your fears. Positive reinforcement can strengthen your resolve.

  17. Build Resilience: Focus on building resilience and adaptability. Life is full of challenges, and developing resilience helps you face them with a stronger mindset.

  18. Consider Professional Help: If your fear is deeply ingrained or significantly impacts your daily life, consider seeking the help of a Shaman or counselor.

  19. Learn from Setbacks: Understand that setbacks are a natural part of the process. Learn from them and use them as opportunities to refine your approach.

  20. Overcoming your fears is a personal journey, and progress may take time. Be patient with yourself, and don't hesitate to seek Professional help if needed.

How do you overcome fear and self doubt?

Here's a step by by step guide to help you overcome your fears and self doubts

Use a bolt cutter to cut your self free
Use a bolt cutter to cut your self free
man opening his hands standing beside sea
man opening his hands standing beside sea

When we push down for a long time, then release it unexpected things pop out. Just like the weight of a continent pops up to build mountain ranges when the tension is released - let go of your attachment to all of these emotions. Its incredibly unhealthy to ruminate, resent, seethe, and churn these toxics enemies of happiness over and over in your mind. This whole drama of daily existence HE SAID SHE SAID THEY DID THIS THEY DID THAT, that's the monkey mind messing with you again dragging you into lower dimensional thinking. Its thoughts giving form to something that doesn't exist - none of us need this

You may not realize you are repressing these emotions. You may have have held onto for such a long enough time that you forgot why they happened in the first place. They may manifest as major anxiety or panic attacks (seek professional help for these ones). They may happen a few times or so or as they do for most people. If they happen frequently you should seek out some help.

Holding things inside, repressing them and squeezing your thoughts too tightly causes many unintended consequences. Like anxiety, illness and unhappiness. When you feel that tension you know you have become overly attached to those emotions.

Ask your self; why am I repressing these emotions?

Releasing pent up repressed emotions involves several steps to effectively address and process unresolved feelings. Crying is one of the best ways to release. Works great, Works fast. Have a good cry-let it go-don't fixate.

  • Acknowledge and accept responsibility for the presence of these emotions, allow yourself to fully experience them without judgment or suppression.

  • Contemplate on why and how these emotions happen. Is there a trigger? Is there a root cause? Explore the root causes and triggers of these repressed emotions which may involve self-reflection, journaling, or engaging in therapeutic practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy.

  • Develop healthy ways to manage these sometimes negative and overwhelming emotions. Observe then let go. Practice mindfulness, deep breathing, meditate, or yoga

  • Embrace self-compassion and forgiveness to support the healing process releasing your past and present pain.

Releasing your repressed emotions requires patience, self-care, and a commitment to practice. As you release these emotions you will feel lighter and happier, and begin to sense more things. Like a great weight has been lifted off your body, your shoulders and back or your mind. You will feel happier and lighter as your vibrational frequency changes. You will feel more at peace with yourself and others. The chattering monkey mind will slow down as the fuel for its energy source is gradually extinguished.

Release

Release those held in Emotions

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happy face

Love and compassion are truly remarkable emotional energies that hold immense healing power

Love mends broken hearts, soothes wounds, brings solace to our weary souls in the most extraordinary ways. Love is like a gentle touch, a soothing balm that can mend even the most broken of hearts

Love possesses an inherent molecular strength to bring solace and comfort, offering a sense of serenity, peace and belonging that transcends all boundaries. Love has the remarkable power to bring about transformation and renewal. Love mends shattered relationships, mends shattered souls, and shattered lives. Turn enemies into friends. Love inspires and uplifts healing and restoring along the way. It is the force that brings light to darkness, hope to despair, and healing to pain. Love truly is the most powerful emotion in our Universe for it possesses the remarkable ability to mend and heal in ways that nothing else can

Cultivate this transformative love, embrace vulnerability and empathy, opening your heart to both the joys and sorrows of life. Understand and accept your own shortcomings and imperfections so you can truly offer unconditional love to others

Practice forgiveness, acceptance, compassion, and kindness towards yourself and others. Nurture that deep connection with your inner self, to tap into that wellspring of love with the power to heal your wounds and those of others

Healing power of love

Love and Compassion

Try these to help you bring more love into your life:

1.Self-reflection:

  • Take some time to reflect on your current state of mind and relationships.

  • Identify areas where you feel lacking in love, whether it's in self-love or in your relationships with others.

2.Set Intentions:

  • Clearly define your intentions for bringing more love into your life.

  • Consider the different aspects of love you want to enhance, such as self-love, romantic love, platonic love, or familial love.

3.Practice Self-Love:

  • Treat yourself with kindness and compassion.

  • Engage in activities that bring you joy and relaxation.

  • Practice positive affirmations to boost your self-esteem.

4.Cultivate Gratitude:

  • Regularly express gratitude for the positive aspects of your life.

  • Keep a gratitude journal to focus on the good things that happen to you each day.

5.Nurture Existing Relationships:

  • Invest time and effort into your current relationships.

  • Communicate openly and honestly with your loved ones.

  • Show appreciation and express your love regularly.

6.Develop New Connections:

  • Seek out opportunities to meet new people.

  • Join clubs, groups, or activities that align with your interests to increase the chances of meeting like-minded individuals.

7.Improve Communication Skills:

  • Work on effective communication to express your feelings and understand others.

  • Practice active listening to strengthen your connections with people.

8.Forgive and Let Go:

  • Release any lingering resentment or negative emotions from past experiences.

  • Forgiveness is a powerful tool for healing and making room for more love in your life.

9.Embrace Vulnerability:

  • Allow yourself to be open and vulnerable in your relationships.

  • Share your thoughts, feelings, and fears with those you trust

10.Practice Acts of Kindness:

  • Small acts of kindness can go a long way in fostering love.

  • Look for opportunities to help others, whether through volunteering, offering support, or simply being kind.

11.Cultivate Positive Habits:

  • Develop habits that contribute to a positive and loving mindset.

  • Surround yourself with positivity, whether through uplifting books, music, or inspirational content.

12.Mindfulness and Meditation:

  • Engage in mindfulness practices to stay present and appreciate the current moment.

  • Meditation can help reduce stress and increase feelings of love and compassion

Love has an amazing impact on your happiness, body, mind and soul, improving your overall well-being and health. The healing power of love encompasses emotional, psychological, and physical dimensions.

Here's how love can positively influence your body and mind:

1. Stress Reduction:

  • Love, whether in the form of positive thinking, supportive relationships or self-love, has been linked to reduced stress levels.

  • Positive social interactions and emotional support release oxytocin, a hormone that counteracts the effects of stress hormones like cortisol.

2.Emotional Resilience:

  • Love provides a strong emotional foundation, helping you cope with life's challenges.

  • Supportive relationships serve as a buffer against emotional distress, contributing to emotional resilience.

3.Positive Neurotransmitters:

  • Love triggers the release of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin, which are associated with pleasure and happiness.

  • These neurotransmitters improve your mood, reduce feelings of anxiety, and generate and overall sense of well-being from within.

4.Enhanced Immune System:

  • Positive emotions and thinking associated with love are linked to a strengthened immune system.

  • The release of neuropeptides, like oxytocin, has immunoregulatory effects, promoting a healthier immune response.

5.Faster Healing:

  • Love helps contribute to faster recovery from illness or surgery.

  • Positive emotions and thoughts are associated with quicker healing times and better outcomes when your ill.


6.Heart Health:

  • Loving relationships free from toxic emotions are correlated with better cardiovascular health.

  • Lower stress levels and emotional well-being contribute to reduced risk factors for heart disease.

7.Improved Mental Health:

  • Love plays a crucial role in preventing and alleviating mental health issues.

  • Supportive relationships provide a sense of belonging, reduce feelings of loneliness, and contribute to better mental health outcomes.

8.Longevity:

  • Studies suggest that individuals in loving and supportive relationships tend to live longer.

  • The emotional and social benefits of love contribute to a healthier lifestyle, extending your life expectancy.

9.Pain Management:

  • The experience of love and positive emotions is linked to increased pain tolerance.

  • Emotional comfort and a sense of security can positively influence the perception and management of physical pain.

10.Brain Health:

  • Love and positive thinking have neuroprotective effects on the brain.

  • Cognitive functions, such as memory and higher functions operate better when there's lots of love

11.Release of Endorphins:

  • Acts of love and positive thinking trigger the release of endorphins, the body's natural painkillers.

  • Endorphins enhance feelings of pleasure and happiness, acting as a natural mood enhancer.

Love has a multifaceted and interconnected impact on your body, mind and soul. The healing power of love contributes to a healthier and more fulfilling life and improves your Karma.

freedom and release from toxic emotions
freedom and release from toxic emotions
A happy boy who loves the world
A happy boy who loves the world
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a man wearing self reflecting

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