“A wise man adapts himself to circumstances, as water shapes itself to the vessel that contains it”
– Chinese Proverb
Let go of comparisons.
Let go of gossip.
Let go of greed. Let go of the endless pursuit of having more than you’ll ever need.
Let go of thinking you’re an expert, that you’re always right. Try to embrace beginner’s mind instead.
Let go of preconceptions, of thinking you have it all figured out.
Let go of control. What you can control is limited, more limited than you believe.
Let go of always being busy.
Let go of your anger, spite and vitriol.
Let go of judging others.
Let go of thinking you are ‘not good enough’.
Let go of frustration. Let go of doubt.
Let go of holding onto the past. Let go of attachments.
Let go of that which no longer serves you. Liberate yourself.
Be the Light Instead
Embrace lightness. Knowing enough is enough.
See the beauty in the imperfect.
Rediscover hidden joys and wonder, in the every day.
Feel the thrill of lifting others up and helping them thrive.
Connect with nature, connect with community, connect with life.
Embrace the small pleasures, be present for them.
See the best in others. Knowing we all have flaws but equally, all have our strengths.
Establish a physical practice. Walk. Run. Swim. Lift a weight. Lift your bodyweight. Do some yoga. Stretch what’s tight. Strengthen what’s weak.
Breathe. Breathe deep. Learn to box breathe. Learn other breathing techniques. Feel the calm and deep sense of relaxation sweep over you, as you do.
Reconnect with slow, making time for resets and caring for the self. Enjoy time unplugged. Unwind. Knowing if we look after ourselves, we can also be at our best for others.
Feel the thrill of being in flow, of going deep on a subject of your choosing.
Commit to turning up ready to do your best. Cultivate the craftperson’s mindset, and attention to detail, in your work and in life.
Reconnect with creativity. Paint. Sculpt. Sing. Dance. Play an instrument. Write a poem. Find a creative outlet, something that brings you joy. Somewhere you can express yourself fully.
Focus on what matters most. Let the rest go.
Commit to live your life with newfound lightness. More than that, be the light. Radiate.