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TODAY'S LEARNING
Letting Go of Attachment

“Most of our troubles are due to our passionate desire for and attachment to things that we misapprehend as enduring entities.” ~Dalai Lama

If there’s one thing we all have in common, it’s that we want to feel happy; and on the other side of that coin, we want to avoid hurting. Yet we consistently put ourselves in situations that set us up for pain.

We pin our happiness to people, circumstances, and things and hold onto them for dear life. We stress about the possibility of losing them when something seems amiss. Then we often get stuck in grief when something changes—a lay off, a breakup, or a transfer.

It’s no simple undertaking to let go of attachment—not a one-time decision, like pulling off a band-aid. Instead, it’s a day-to-day, moment-to-moment commitment that involves changing the way you experience and interact with everything you instinctively want to grasp.

Accept the moment for what it is.

Don’t try to turn it into yesterday; that moment’s gone. Avoid making plans on how to prolong the situation. Simply soak up the moment and savor it, as it will soon come to an end. Nothing endures forever. Fighting that reality will only cause you pain.

Believe now is enough.

It’s true—tomorrow may not look the same as today, no matter how much you try to control it. Relationships can terminate. You may need to relocate. You'll handle those situations when they arise. All you need right now is to appreciate and enjoy what you have. It’s enough.

Friend yourself.

It will be harder to let people go when necessary if you depend on them for your sense of worth. Believe you’re worthy whether someone else tells you or not. By doing this, you are able to relate to others beyond simply how they make you feel about yourself.

Go it alone sometimes.

Invest some time in cultivating your own interests, which neither you nor anybody else can take away. Don’t let them hinge on anyone or anything other than your values and passion.

Hold lightly.

This one isn’t just about releasing attachments; it’s also about maintaining healthy relationships. You are not someone's other half, despite what romantic conceptions may suggest. You’re separate and whole. You can still hold someone to close to your heart; just remember, if you squeeze too tightly, you’ll both be suffocated.

Know you can’t change the past.

Even if you think about it over and over again. Even if you punish yourself. Even if you refuse to accept it. It’s done. Treating yourself to relief is the only way to ease your anguish over what transpired. You cannot find mental tranquility from anyone or anything else.

Love instead of fearing.

When you hold onto the past, it often has to do with fear—fear you messed up your chance at happiness, or fear you’ll never know such happiness again. Focus on what you love and you’ll create happiness instead of worrying about it.

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SPEAK LESS, THINK MORE

Four monks decided to meditate silently without speaking for two weeks. They lit a candle as a symbol of their practice and began. By nightfall on the first day, the candle flickered and then went out.

The first monk said: “Oh, no! The candle is out.”

The second monk said: “We’re not supposed to talk!”

The third monk said: “Why must you two break the silence?”

The fourth monk laughed and said: “Ha! I’m the only one who didn’t speak.”

They all had different reasons, but each of the four monks shared his thoughts without filtering them — none of which improved the situation. Had there been a fifth, wiser monk, he would’ve remained silent and kept meditating.

This way, he would’ve pointed out their mistakes without a single word. Without breaking his own quest for better. Done long enough, talking inevitably leads to embarrassing yourself. Listening leads to learning.

The less you speak, the smarter you get. And, maybe not quite coincidentally, the smarter you get, the less you speak.

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YOGAPEDIA
Thread the Needle Pose (Supta kapotasana)

What is Thread the Needle Pose?

Thread the needle pose, or supta kapotasana in Sanskrit, is a gentle hip opener. It's a great alternative to pigeon pose both for beginners and those with tight hips. Lying on the back, the yogi crosses one ankle over the opposite thigh to form a figure four and gently pulls the bottom leg in toward the chest.

Instructions

• Lie on the back with the knees bent and feet on the floor.

• Cross the right ankle over the left thigh.

• Wrap the hands around the left thigh and interlace the fingers.

• Exhale and slowly draw the left leg in, energetically pressing the right knee away.

• Breathe while holding the pose.

• Exhale and release.

• Change sides.

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