b.truth> this image is exactly how this situation went which prompted me to write.
She says ‘let go’
Why do we as humans when asked to ‘let go’ still hold on.
She is certain within herself ✔
Yet I can’t see her fall… even though I know she will be 100% fine.
Next: I let her go> she was fine✔
‘See Mum’ she says.
We all hold onto fears that stop us from moving forward within our lives. The fears that resonate with many of us include:
>Fear of failure
>Jealousy
Ways to help you let go:
Surrender and Feel The Fear
Many of us allow fear to paralyze us because we don’t like feeling fear. But if you simply allow yourself to feel the fear when it shows up, you will notice that it quickly dissipates and suddenly the situation feels more manageable.
How to improve:
The next time you notice yourself getting stressed out or feeling afraid of something not working out, sit quietly by yourself, taking deep breaths. Notice where you feel tightness or tension in your body, and simply breathe into that area. The more you do this, the more you will trigger your body’s natural calm response and you will move through fear with greater ease.
Jealousy
Become more conscious of your feelings and thoughts. Jealousy and envy are gut feelings, but you can nip them in the bud when they rear their ugly heads. But first you have to realize it’s happening.
How to improve:
>Take up yoga, mindfulness, meditation
>Label your negative feelings
(Not just saying “I feel a niggle of jealousy” but also “I’m feeling scared, fearful, nervous” and/or everything else).
Learn the difference between competition and comparisons.
Comparison (especially of people) is repulsive.
Jealousy and envy are all about comparisons—and tallying up the differences between one person and yourself, as if life were an accounting game, to ensure your winning.
Competition, on the other hand, can be helpful—as long as we don’t take it too seriously and personally.
How to improve:
Practicing gratitude and happiness.
“Envy is the art of counting the other fellow’s blessings instead of your own.” Harold Coffin
Practice gratitude for a few minutes before you start your day.
Celebrating other people’s wins. Ever think in your head “that’s a great article” but not bother to tell the author, but realize it costs you nothing to honestly compliment someone else or at least click that “like” button.
How to improve:
Praise others often.
Love others and celebrate other’s as love and praise are infinite resources. When we realise there is enough love and praise for all of us we become free of the fear of being left out.
Realize that praising others doesn’t detract from you. It’s not like people are rationing out their love, appreciation, or other good feelings. (e.g., by saying “Hey Whitney I love your posts” they’re saying “Hey b. I hate yours”).
b.truth> I honestly like ‘every image I see’ and ‘every post I read’ Why? Because I believe that person has taken time to share something they are passionate about > and ‘that has to be good thing’ and I should absolutely ‘like’ that!
Do I still get jealous or envious every now and then? Of course > but I take a long hard look at the behavior and realize I am being totally ridiculous and immature.
b.tip:
➡’let go’ of whatever uncertainty you hold.
Take it, grab it and throw it out of your head. You will be ok and so will they.
Health and Happiness always
b. x