Thich Nhat HanhLetting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything - anger, anxiety, or possessions - we cannot be free.
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Letting go is a hard thing to do. But, doing so isn’t a sign of weakness. In fact, letting go of something you can’t have gives you freedom. It lets you stop being held hostage by your emotions and attachments.
It frees your mind to focus on more important things. And, it lets you focus on what really matters in life: happiness, peace, and love.
Source: The Heart Of The Buddhas Teaching: Transforming Suffering Into Peace, Joy, And Liberation
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