Intend then Allow!

By on February 13, 2009 in Success

"To hold, you must first open your hand. Let go." ~ Lao Tzu
The other day while meditating, I learned this important lesson. I didn’t have as much time to meditate as I normally do, and I found myself trying to speed up the process–and force myself to feel peace. I then became frustrated that I couldn’t get to the state I wanted to, in the short amount of time that I had. Finally, my utter mistake dawned on me! You just can’t force things in life. Force only pushes things away, and you only experience resistance. It was when I let go of my expectations and demands that my meditation became effective. I then realized that I could be practicing this principle with all the desires in my life! Intend your desires, while letting go of associated stress, transmuting it to stillness and watchfulness. Then accept everything that happens as Divine Process. I repeat, "to hold, you must first open your hand. Let go."

 
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5 Responses to Intend then Allow!

  1. Razz February 13, 2009 at 9:35 am #

    That truly is the secret.

  2. Ruch February 13, 2009 at 9:45 am #

    Its like water – to hold water in your palms you must open them and hold, the moment you try to clench your fist to hold tight, it spills through your fingers and go away …

  3. beautiful.momentum February 13, 2009 at 3:32 pm #

    this is such a beautiful, beautiful idea.

  4. Soul_inspired September 14, 2009 at 7:07 am #

    Very true…and such a simple yet powerful concept.

    Thank you for sharing

    To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.

  5. SophiaB11 September 14, 2009 at 7:18 am #

    Great post Benjamin, while offering a truth you applied a personal experience that people can relate to.

    Love your personal blog!

    Sophia

    I AM That I AM.