I have been noticing more and more beliefs, feelings, and perceptions that are blocking me from embodying love, peace, and joy. Letting go of this is like cleaning out a closet that is crammed full of unwanted stuff. I have been cleaning out this closet for years but it is a very, very deep closet that never seems to run out of things to throw away.
Michael Singer says that "Thoughts stay because we invite them to stay." I can see that with resentments, blame, judgments...oftentimes we just want to hold onto these ideas.
The same seems to be true of feelings. Feelings are lodged in the body. We hold onto feelings by tightening up our bodies. I notice how I tighten up in the face of fear, and this keeps it locked within my body and my psyche.
As simple as it sounds, taking long slow deep breaths and relaxing all of the tight places in my body seems to be the best way to let go of fear.
(And an added benefit to this kind of belly breathing is that it helps the immune system. When we are under stress our breath is more shallow. When we breathe deeply we stimulate our immune system. This may be part of the reason why people are more likely to get sick when they are under stress.)
So, breathe...and let go. Let the fears and limiting thoughts and perceptions go. Nature abhors a vacuum. When you let go of what you no longer need, the emptiness within will be filled with light.
As you inhale allow the air to nourish every part of your body. As you exhale allow the limiting thoughts and feelings to float away. Relax your body. Relax into this moment. Be at peace for all is well in your life. The God that created you will sustain you, guide you, and will fill you with love and light. All you need to do is let go.
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