Hi,
This is Theresa Conte and today's podcast is about learning to be with what is,
To let go of what might be holding us back,
And to let in the good we desire.
The quote,
Let be,
Let go,
Let in,
Was coined by Dr.
Rick Hansen and serves as a reminder to accept what's happening in the moment.
The feelings we feel,
The thoughts we have,
And the pain we may be experiencing,
To acknowledge what's there without denying,
Avoiding,
Or numbing.
Letting be allows us to embrace all of who we are,
To accept ourselves and our humanity,
And to greet ourselves with love,
Tenderness,
And compassion,
Perhaps in ways we've needed in the past but hadn't gotten.
In this way,
We show up,
Nurture,
And honor ourselves.
Letting be may feel scary as we begin to feel the feelings we've kept buried,
But letting be is the key to our healing and freedom.
Facing what's there requires courage as we meet ourselves in the midst of discomfort,
But we are born to thrive and letting be is the first step in the process.
Take small steps if you feel overwhelmed by the feelings that arise.
Know you're not alone and seek help if needed from a therapist,
Coach,
Friend,
Or support group.
It's important to honor your process and to move at your own pace.
We can also let be with what's pleasant,
Nurturing,
And life-affirming,
And is the crux of the letting in phase of the process.
Letting go is the next step on our journey and paves the way to letting in the good we desire.
Letting go may require that we come to terms with some aspect of our lives in which we have no control.
A loved one's behavior,
The loss of a relationship,
A change in job status,
A habit that no longer serves us,
Or the need to forgive ourselves as well as others.
In 12-step programs,
Letting go is addressed in steps 4 through 9,
Where we take a fearless and moral inventory of ourselves,
Share it with a trusted confidant,
Ask our higher power in whatever way we relate to it to remove our shortcomings and make amends to those we've harmed,
Including ourselves.
Regardless of the method we use,
The key is to let go of the fear of letting go of whatever has held us back so we can move on and experience the joy and success we desire.
Letting in is the third and final step where we open to the good both within and around us.
It is here in the fertile soil of our hearts and minds that we can take in the good that leads to greater peace,
Love,
And happiness.
No matter where we are in the process,
Letting be,
Letting go,
And letting in is an organic and lifelong process that allows us to thrive and flourish.
Wishing you much peace and joy on your journey.
