In life, the process of clinging on does more harm than good though we
do not see it this way initially. We hold on to possessions for sentimental
reasons such as a pair of old shoes given to us by a loved one. The shoes have
no grip, are uncomfortable and allow water to gush in but you are unable to
throw them away. This inability to let go spreads to intangibles such as deeply
held beliefs. In our naivety, we believe the nice woman on television who
advertises a certain dietary product designed to rid you of those stubborn
extra pounds.Let Go And Grow
We must let these falsehoods go in order to spread our wings and truly grow in this life. The greatest freedom we can ever enjoy involves us staying true to ourselves and ignoring the hype and lies that surround us. Clinging on to possessions and beliefs from the past will make sure that freedom always eludes us. This idea of complete freedom was espoused in a more mythical and spiritual age than ours. The Ancient Greeks referred to the emptying of the self and the downsizing of the ego as Kenosis. In the Tao Te Ching, the sacred text of Taoism, it is recommended to “Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace.”
Exploring New Ideas
Essentially, the empty mind is able to receive new ideas, messages and directions. We need to clear our lives of the detritus and garbage that is so apparent in our offices, homes and minds. By doing this, we can open ourselves to ideas such as a system which can irrevocably alter our finances and lives for the better. Too many people are afraid to try new things in the belief that failure is the biggest defeat. However, the inability to even countenance new ideas is the worst thing we can ever do.
A Meaningful Concept
Do not be fooled into thinking that the concept of letting go is just another way of tightening your belt or budgeting. Letting go is not the fashion statement of the age of austerity. This principle is not just a solution that will be apparent on the surface, it is a philosophy which will change your life in a spiritual, emotional and physical way. The 18th Century English mystic poet, William Blake, beautifully expressed how letting go was the gateway to true freedom in his poem Eternity:
“He who binds to himself a joy
Does the winged life destroy;
But he who kisses the joy as
it flies
Lives in eternity’s sunrise.”
According to Blake, clinging to something that gives you joy eventually causes you great pain. Blake’s words resonate as clearly now as they did when written two centuries ago. Navigator is designed to help you fulfil your goals and dreams but the first step must be to learn how to let go of things that hold us back.
