When we think of ‘letting go’, it often brings to mind painful experiences or memories that we hold on to. We naturally cling to joy and togetherness, but it is the painful moments in life we wish to release. However, it is much deeper than that.
PAIN AS A MESSENGER Pain is often a messenger with a lesson to teach. Whether it arises from relationships, failures, criticism, or personal setbacks, pain usually guides us towards growth and development. Often, we focus on the reason or source of the pain — perhaps a person, a situation, or a mistake you have made.
However, the true lesson lies within us, not outside. Pain is like a letter from our higher self, nudging us to address something unresolved within. Rather than trying to “fix” what is outside, consider: is there something within that needs attention? LETTING GO IS A NATURAL PROCESS The mind’s natural tendency is to let go.
Like a river that flows, the mind doesn’t hold on to things unless we choose to store them. Blaming others, suppressing emotions, denying pain, or distracting yourself may temporarily relieve you, but it eventually resurfaces. Rather than running from it, try to sit with the discomfort.
Explore the root of it and see what it is urging you to understand about yourself. Look through it. What is causing this pain? What is it asking of me, what had I expected, etc? This process is painful, but just as you would use a needle to remove a thorn, understanding and embracing your pain allows true.