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Mar 2024
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2478: How to Let Go by David Cain of Rap...

Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
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Episode 2478:

David Cain of Raptitude.com dives into the nuanced art of letting go, challenging the notion that it's a simple matter of will. Through exploring the transient nature of experiences and the pitfalls of trying to control them, Cain offers insights into the practice of mindfulness as a path to genuinely releasing what we cannot hold onto. His article illuminates the delicate balance between experiencing and letting experiences pass, providing a thoughtful perspective on navigating life's inevitable ebbs and flows.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.raptitude.com/2018/07/let-go/

Quotes to ponder:

"Letting go is possible. But it’s done differently than we usually think."

Episode references:

"The Mind Illuminated" by John Yates: https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Illuminated-Meditation-Integrating-Mindfulness/dp/1501156985

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