Eckhart
Tolle believes we create and maintain problems because they give us
a sense of identity. Perhaps this explains why we often hold
onto our pain far beyond its ability to serve us.
We
replay past mistakes over and over again in our head, allowing
feelings of shame and regret to shape our actions in the present.
We cling to frustration and worry about the future, as if the act
of fixation somehow gives us power. We hold stress in our minds and
bodies, potentially creating serious health issues, and accept that
state of tension as the norm.
Though
it may sound simple, Ajahn Chah’s advice speaks
volumes:
If you let
go a little, you will have a little peace. If you let go a lot, you
will have a lot of peace.
To be continued....
http://tinybuddha.com/blog/40-ways-to-let-go-and-feel-less-pain/