Letting Go for Dummies

Letting Go (i.e. surrendering)
1. Being able to let go of something is not an ability some people have and some people don't. Everyone can do it.
2. Everyone has the ability to let go. Not everyone has the desire.
3. Admitting you want to let go is the first step.
4. Like many things you may need first to learn how. Like most things you want to get good at, you must practice.
5. Letting Go has an amazing power to bring peace and calm into your life. Not to mention the ability to sleep soundly once again.

How NOT to Let Go.
1. Say you can't let go, then you can't.
2. Talk about what is bugging you constantly, as much as you can and to as many people as you can.
3. Try really, really hard to let go. It's called Forcing.
4. Worry a lot. Especially about things in the past. That you can't change.
5. Get angry. Get very, very angry. (Bitterness, resentment and revenge are also good here)

How to Let Go.
1. Breathing helps. Holding your breath is symbolic of, well, Holding. Consciously think about breathing and spend one minute focusing on your breath. (then 2, then 3, you get the picture)
2. Write it down. Get it out once and for all and be done with it already.
3. Know that you may not be proven right (or better). Know that it doesn't matter.
4. Do something (positive) that helps you to relax. Bonus points for something that occupies your body and your mind so fully that you can't help but not think about anything else.
5. Repeat after me: "Let go and let God"

Disclaimer: There are many times in our lives where we do need to speak our truths and to allow ourselves to experience our emotions, including anger. Please allow yourself to do so without harm to yourself or others, then please let go.
The subject at hand was born as a result of a conversation the other day. The other parties involved suggested "Letting Go for Beginners" as the title. I respectfully acknowledge their loving suggestion :-)