Letting Go Of Control

The Realist Mask tells us control equals safety. However, true resilience is found not in holding tighter, but in knowing when to let go and soften. This practice helps you release the pressure of control, and step into integration: where strength and softness coexist. This practice aligns with our Burnout Masks course and seamlessly transitions into our Like Water course, which promotes emotional healing and renewal. Finally, you can connect with our Letting Go Without Losing Power course to gain practical tools and integrate insights into new leadership habits and practices.

Use this track whenever you feel the need to let go and release — without apology.

Music by Breakz Studios

Transcript

Welcome.

This practice is for the moments when you feel tight with control,

When self-worth feels chained to output,

Results,

And responsibility.

Take a slow inhale and exhale deeply.

Here,

You can soften your grip.

Think of a recent situation where you felt the need to hold everything together.

Notice the thoughts.

If I let go,

Things will fall apart.

I can't afford mistakes.

I have to stay in control.

This is the realist mask.

It hides vulnerability with structure,

With certainty.

And yet,

It often leaves us brittle and exhausted.

Place your hands gently on your thighs.

Imagine you are holding a rope,

Pulled tight.

Feel the strain in your arms,

Your jaw,

Your chest.

Now,

With your next exhale,

Loosen the rope.

Let it slip through your fingers,

And notice how much lighter your body feels.

This is resilience,

Not from gripping tighter,

But from your ability to release,

To adapt,

To breathe.

Breathe.

Bring one hand to your heart and the other to your belly.

Breathe into both.

Say silently,

I can be strong and soft.

I can lead and let flow.

This is integration,

The marriage of strength and surrender.

Visualize yourself moving like water around obstacles,

Flexible yet steady.

You are not abandoning control.

You are balancing it.

As you return to your day,

Remember,

Resilience lives not in the grip,

But in the release.

Integration happens when strength and softness meet.

Breathe,

Adapt,

Flow.

Take a final inhale,

Exhale,

And step back into your life with grace.

Reviews

Thank you! That was wonderful. Great visualizations. This is so helpful! 🙏🏽