Comments on: Loosen Your Grip To Get What You Want

By: Cordieb

Cordieb — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:51:10 +0000

When we release we are in-turn released. Very insightful post! Thanks for creating and sharing!!!

Merry Christmas,

C.
Cordieb´s last blog ..Christ was about LOVE, PERIOD. All other agendas we may have are our own

By: Tess The Bold Life

Tess The Bold Life — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:54:35 +0000

Loosen your grip to get what you want is a great thing for me to think about when it comes to my future. When I live in the present moment things flow. Thanks for a great reminder.
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By: Melissa Gorzelanczyk

Melissa Gorzelanczyk — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:39:45 +0000

I so needed to hear this today. Thank you!

By: Wilma Ham

Wilma Ham — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:27:47 +0000

I have learned that what I desire as an outcome is normally a lot smaller than what I am achieving when I let go and go with the flow.
What I can foresee what is possible is so much more limited than what IS possible.
I have learned it is in my best interest to let go of the end result and to do my best in my daily do-ing.
What shows up then is usually going beyond my imagination.
I now have a different conversation about how I go about achieving desires and as you say, Sherri, it makes the journey a lot more fun.
Wilma Ham´s last blog ..Context is King.

By: Meeks

Meeks — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:48:30 +0000

I agree the “shoulds” are dangeous and equally dangeous is the “if only”…always focusing on what could have been done better blinds us from seeing the wonderful things that are happening right in front of our face!
I have been thinking a lot about having a positive and peaceful home environment (as much as you can with 4 kids).
I’m going to try managing my expectation, and capturing the good!

Thanks!
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By: Stacey | :simple:balance:

Stacey | :simple:balance: — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:54:19 +0000

Thanks for the suggestions and reminder! So true! Especially during busy times, it seems hard to let go, but with a conscious effort, doing so has such a positive influence. Thanks for your thoughts!

By: Sherri

Sherri — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:08:51 +0000

Thank you all for taking time to comment.

@ Jay – I love the thought of divorcing yourself from the outcome. That’s such a great way to put it!

@ Miche – Those “shoulds” can be very dangerous. I like to think there are no “shoulds” there just is.

@ Hayden – I’m so happy to hear that by letting go of expectations you were able to move yourself forward. A long journey I’m sure but it sounds as though you are well on your way. xo

By: Hayden Tompkins

Hayden Tompkins — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:47:33 +0000

We feel so much pain when life, or the people we love, don’t meet our expectations.

It was the hardest part about coming to terms with my relationship with my father. My expectations (though reasonable and normal) were getting in the way of my healing.

This is a fantastic outlook on something that can affect almost every aspect of our lives.
Hayden Tompkins´s last blog ..House Sitters Gone Wild!

By: Mary Canfield

Mary Canfield — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:27:29 +0000

So true, Sherri, and so well said! Now if I can just let go!

By: Miche | Serenity Hacker

Miche | Serenity Hacker — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:21:34 +0000

Hi Sherri, this is great advice, and works well to when it comes to dealing with others, especially those we care about. We get very attached on what we want for them, what we think they “should” be doing, the choices they “should” make. Like you mentioned in the example of your home environment, holding on to these things actually causes more stress and inhibits our joy, not just in things we want for ourselves but in our relationships, too.

Cheers,
Miche
Miche | Serenity Hacker´s last blog ..Is Passion Necessary for a Meaningful Life?