Releasing the Grip...Again
Below is a blog post I wrote some time ago. I’m not reposting it for you all, I’m reposting it for me. I’m relearning some stuff I already know to be true, and this blog post speaks to the concept I’m focusing on which is setting your attentions then letting nature handle the rest. I’ve been reflecting on and comparing the times when I did the least and received the most to the times where I did the most, and received the least. Therefore, rediscovering this post has added even more value to the teachings I’m currently receiving. I hope it blesses you all as well.
“True mastery can be gained by letting things go their own way. It cannot be gained by interfering. ”
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I’m always trying to figure out how I can speed a process up, help a process out, or get rid of a process all together. I’m constantly thinking that maybe I’m not doing enough, or maybe I should have said this, or maybe I just need to add a little more of that to make it better. When in actuality, all I’m doing is interfering with the natural/spiritual process that is taking part on my behalf. It seems when I’m constantly trying to make something work, it moves further away from me. But when I release it, it works out how it’s supposed to work out when I least expect it.
The other day I was reminded of some simple yet sound advice my father gave me years ago that can be applied to any situation. Back then I was battling some acne issues which made me obsessed with every product that claimed to rid my face of the hideous critters. I would walk around the house every night with about 20 creams on my face then follow those up with some new mask. I did this religiously for about two weeks but nothing seemed to help. One night, with a white mask caked on my face, I walked into the kitchen - passing my father up in the living room - to get a snack. My father, whom I’m assuming was tickled at the sight of his daughter resembling a mime, took one look at my face and smirked. Just as I was about to head back to my domain, he stopped me and said, “you know the bumps will eventually go away if you just leave them alone and stop focusing on them.” In typical teenage fashion, I rolled my eyes and continued on the journey to my room to sulk. But his words sat with me. The next day, I didn’t use any of the masks or creams I accumulated, nor did I use them the day after that, or the day after that. I just did the simple tasks of washing, toning, and moisturizing. I also made it my business not to stare at the bumps in the mirror every chance I got, and just like daddy said - they eventually went away.
Declare what you want, control the part you can control, then release your grip and watch life work its magic. By doing so you allow all the bumps to work themselves out, and eventually things will change. And what's for you, will come to you.
Peace and Blessings,
- Samjah Iman
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