I just finished teaching another one of my fabulous retreats at the Kripalu Center where we spend two and half days embracing the myriad (excruciating and comical) ways we hold on to stress and clutter.
We talk about how our stress and stuff makes us feel. We release it ceremonially with love.
One person’s pledge to delete the 4,000 emails from 2009 was met with a collective gasp. Our clammy hands clapped enthusiastically to her resolve and courage. Another talked about how he was going to change his answering machine message to “If your call is important to me, I will return it.” For a third it took everything she had to simply breathe more deeply.
It takes courage to really let go. It takes courage to feel the feelings that come up when you take a decisive step and face your fears. It takes courage to commit to what really matters.
Courage – as in heart – if you go by the original meaning of the word.
The heart is really what frees the soul.
Photo: Google Images/Courage + Letting Go
Thank you Stephanie you are such a gifted inspirational teacher. I’m thankful we’re walking at least parallel paths for awhile as I am not in a position or location to attend your programs. Your inspired ideas still reach me at just the right time. I’ve moved on from clearing clutter to clearing up relationships and yes, it does take courage and also feeling the way around in what seems like the dark at times. But worth it if you want sunny, happy, healthy relationships. .
Thank you for your touching words and support, Lynne. Yes, though it might not always look pretty or feel good, every little bit moves us towards the sunshine. And IS worth it.