Daily Gratitude: How true this is. We talk a lot about resistance and I think Resistance (yes with an intentional capital R) has its strongest hold when it comes to letting go. We have to control everything and know how everything is going to work out) or at least “know” all the possibilities. It takes forever to realize we have no control over all that no matter how hard we try. Letting go means “losing” to so many of us. It should actually be considered a “win” if it has to be considered anything. Personally, I know how good it feels if I stop trying to make things happen – and happen the way I want them to. Or, if i just say “OK, I’m going to sit back and let this all unfold as the universe, not me, plans”. Once I’m able to do that, my breathing is not so tight and i don’t feel as jittery (calming my nervous system). It’s a feeling of great relief and sometimes plain old joy to feel that easy deep breathing. Can I do this all the time? Heck no. Am I trying to do it more? Definitely. What helps? “Everything always works out for me!” As dorky as that sounds, if I say it enough it’s so much easier to let go.