The Art of Letting Go

judgmental thoughts can keep people stuck in a cycle of negative emotions and prevent them from moving forward

concept of partially controlling a situation and leaving the rest to providence

develop the habit of constantly asking oneself whether a given situation or circumstance is under their control.

constant focus on the present moment

Life is unpredictable, and sometimes things just don't go according to plan. When faced with circumstances that might seem out of one’s control, it's important to remember that not everything is entirely within one’s grasp.

holding too tightly on to the past and ruminating over what-ifs will only serve to hold him back in life.

“Some things are within our power, while others are not. Within our power are opinion, motivation, desire, aversion, and, in a word, whatever is of our own doing; not within our power are our body, our property, reputation, office, and, in a word, whatever is not of our own doing.” —Epictetus

she needed to start reframing her negative self-talk into something more realistic and positive

Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment with an attitude of curiosity, openness, and nonjudgment.

Some things are within our power, while others are not. Within our power are opinion, motivation, desire, aversion, and, in a word, whatever is of our own doing; not within our power are our body, our property, reputation, office, and, in a word, whatever is not of our own doing.” —Epictetus