This video discusses the concept of "letting go" and its significance in our lives. This speech describes letting go as the opposite of clinging or grasping. When we want something or have certain expectations, we tend to hold onto them tightly. Letting go is a reminder that we can choose not to get entangled in this clinging and not force things to be a certain way. This video highlights the idea of allowing things to be as they are, without trying to control or manipulate them. It's about recognizing that things will inevitably be both pleasant and unpleasant at times, and instead of resisting or grasping, we can simply let them be. Jon Kabat-Zinn shares an example of how monkeys are trapped in India by holding onto a banana inside a coconut. To free themselves, they must let go of the banana. This illustrates that letting go can be the path to freedom, and it's a practice that needs to be cultivated continuously. This video also draws a parallel with the breath, explaining that every breath we take involves both receiving and releasing. It's a natural part of life to let go, creating space for what comes next. Overall, this video explores the concept of letting go and how it can lead to a sense of freedom and peace in our daily lives, emphasizing that it's a practice to be embraced and integrated into our moments. 🧡 “To let go means to give up coercing, resisting, or struggling, in exchange for something more powerful and wholesome which comes out of allowing things to be as they are without getting caught up in your attraction to or rejection of them, in the intrinsic stickiness of wanting, of liking and disliking.” Find out more about Jon Kabat-Zinn on his website https://www.mindfulnesscds.com/ 🧡 Video edit & Transcription: Spiritual Mind ❤️Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Rsmeym 🧡Twitter: https://bit.ly/2TMZlCm 💛Facebook: https://bit.ly/2HkwvaW 💜Email: spiritualmind7@outlook.com 💙Affiliate: https://amzn.to/2RL7Xff Prelude No. 7 by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/preludes/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ Affiliate Link Disclaimer: Amazon links are affiliate links that let you help support the creation of more videos on this channel at no extra cost. Channel Disclaimer: The videos provided are for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional services. As the information shared cannot provide a professional relationship to the viewer in order to diagnose, treat, or cure; it is advised that the viewer seek a qualified professional for their specific needs if it is required.

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