Let go of the need for control from "summary" of Start Where You Are by Pema Chodron
The concept of releasing the grip of control is an essential aspect of working with our minds and emotions. By letting go of the need for control, we create space for acceptance and openness in our hearts. This does not mean that we should abandon all responsibility or effort, but rather that we should loosen our tight hold on how things should be and allow life to unfold as it is. When we cling to the need for control, we are often driven by fear and insecurity. We want things to go a certain way because we believe that this will bring us security and happiness. However, this attachment to control actually creates more suffering and stress in our lives. We become rigid and closed off, unable to adapt to the ever-changing nature of reality. By re...
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