Find Happiness By Letting Go
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To find true happiness one must step back from one's mind and body and let the Universe take control. This takes courage, and the following parable illustrates the fact.We are like a person holding on to a piece of rope. Our mind and body is like the rope.
We hold on for dear life, thinking that if we were to let go, we will fall to our death. Our parents, teachers, and many others have told us this is so; and when we look around we can see everyone else doing the same.
Nothing will induce us to let go.
Along comes a wise person. She knows that holding on is unnecessary, that the security it offers is illusory, and only holds you where you are. So she looks for a way to dispel our illusions and help us to be free.
She talks of real security, of deeper joy, of true happiness, of peace of mind. She tells us that we can taste this if we will just release one finger from the rope, and leave a little mmore of our mind to the Universe.
"One finger," we think: "that's not too much to risk for a taste of bliss." So we agree to take this first step, and let go of one finger.
And we do taste greater joy, happiness, and peace of mind.
But not enough to bring lasting fulfillment.
"Even greater joy, happiness and peace can be yours," she tells us, "if you will just release a second finger."
"This," we tell ourselves, "is going to be more difficult. Can we do it? Will it be safe? Do we have the courage?" we hesitate, then, flexing our finger, feel how it will be to let go a little more . . . and take the risk. We release another finger, give more control of our mind to the Universe.
We are relieved to find we do not fall; instead we discover greater happiness and inner peace.
But could more be possible?
"Trust me," she says. "Have I failed you so far? I know your fears, I know what your mind is telling you — that this is crazy, that it goes against everything you have ever learnt — but please, trust me. Look at me, am I not free? I promise you will be safe, and you will know even greater happiness and contentment."
"Do we really want happiness and inner peace so much," we wonder, "that we are prepared to risk all that we hold dear? In principle, yes; but can we be sure that we will be safe, that we will not fall?" With a little coaxing we begin to look at our fears, to consider their basis, and to explore what it is we really want. Slowly we feel our fingers soften and relax. We know we can do it. And we know we must do it. It is only a matter of time until we release our grip.
And as we do, an even greater sense of peace flows through us.
We are now hanging by one finger. Reason tells us we should have fallen a finger or two ago, but we haven't. "Is there something wrong with holding on itself?" we ask ourselves. "Have we been wrong all the time?"
"This one is up to you," she says. "I can help you no further. Just remember that all your fears are groundless."
Trusting our quiet inner voice, we gradually release the last finger.
And nothing happens.
We stay exactly where we are.
Then we realize why. We have been standing on the ground all along.
And as we look at the ground, knowing we need never hold on again, we find true peace of mind.
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