When we resist change, it’s called suffering. But when we can completely let go and not struggle against it, when we can embrace the groundlessness of our situation and relax into it’s dynamic quality, that’s called enlightenment

Anonymous
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For those of us who seek to live a more peaceful and fulfilling life, the ability to surrender is often a key component to creating happiness. When we give up our attempts to control what happens around us, we allow ourselves to be free from the weight of our expectations. Instead, we let go and feel the groundlessness of our situation. But this does not mean we fall prey to pessimism. Instead, we relax into a state of openness and allow ourselves to fully experience what is going on in the present moment.Instead of trying to change the situation, we can learn how to relax into it, feel its energy and acknowledge that no matter how difficult or challenging it may seem at any given moment, change is always happening all around us.

Source: Living Beautifully: With Uncertainty And Change

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