~Non-Attachment~

Developing the ability to let go will accelerate your growth. Think of a time in your life when you let go of something, when you made a change and things were even better than before. One of the challenges of spiritual growth is learning to release those things that no longer serve you, bless them as they leave, and embrace the new as it comes.

Letting go is an important aspect of growing. To grow, you may want to let go of an attitude, such as anger or sadness. Sometimes you will need to let go of roles, such as pretending to be a victim or savior. Sometimes you will need to let go of a relationship, a job, or a way of life. Learn to open to the new and release the old when it no longer serves you. Everything comes into your life to teach you something. When a person, situation, or thing has taught you all it can, your Higher Self will replace it with something that will offer you new opportunity to grow and evolve.

There is common belief that growth requires suffering. One of the greatest causes of suffering is attachment. The more easily you can let go of the old and embrace the new, the more you can grow through joy rather than struggle. Growth involves making changes; learning new skills; and accepting new forms, attitudes, perspectives, and people into your life.

Some people think they need to hang on to what they have, for it may be the best thing they will ever get. If you are thinking about making change, imagine yourself having something even better than you have now. See yourself going through the process easily and feeling happy with the results. Imagine that it will be the best thing that has ever happened to you, even though you might not see why right now. Decide that you are going to trust in your ability to create your higher good, and look forward to the wonderful surprises that are in store for you.

Look at things, people, and situations in your life right now. Is there anything that you would like to release? Ask your Higher Self to assist you in releasing anything that is not for your higher good. Is there anything that seems to be leaving your life even though you aren’t sure you want it to go? Take a deep breath, close your eyes, and mentally give this thing permission to leave you. Hanging on can repel something you want; once you release something, it will either come back to you or something better will take its place. Nothing ever leaves your life unless something better is coming.

Approach change as a great adventure. Believe that all change is for your higher good or it wouldn’t be happening. You can learn to cope with change in joyful, peaceful ways by trusting that the universe is friendly and that your Higher Self loves you and is looking out for you. If your personality isn’t willing to make the needed changes, sometimes your Higher Self will set things up so that the changes are made for you. Act upon the whispers before they become shouts; make the changes your inner self suggests to you.

One of the most difficult attachments to let go of might be your attachment to your viewpoint, beliefs, and judgments. You are always being challenged to think in new and expansive ways.

~ Orin through Sanaya