Many years ago I studied a method called the Sedona Method. It is a very simple way to let go of thoughts that do not serve us. I learned, through using this method, that I am not a helpless victim of my own thoughts, but rather a master of my own mind.
If you’re holding onto thoughts that no longer serve you, that keep you in a place where you are stuck and unable to move forward, try this exercise.
Exercise: Letting Go
As you read this, take a deep breath and, as you exhale, allow all the tension to leave your body. Let your scalp and your forehead and your face relax. Your head doesn’t need to be tense in order to read. Relax your tongue, throat, and shoulders. Let your back, abdomen and your pelvis relax and breathe peacefully as you relax your legs and feet.
Are you noticing a change in your body since you began this little exercise? Notice how much you hold on. Now, if you’re doing it with your body, you are doing it with your mind, too.
In this relaxed and comfortable position, say to yourself, “I am willing to let go. I release. I let go. I release all tension. I release all fear. I release all anger. I release all guilt and sadness. I let go of all old limitations. I let go, and I am at peace. I am at peace with myself. I am at peace with the process of life. I am safe.”
Go over this exercise two or three times. Feel the ease of letting go. Repeat it whenever you feel thoughts of difficulty coming up. Sure, it takes a little practice in order for the routine to become part of you, but when you put yourself in a peaceful state first, it becomes easier for the positive thoughts to take hold. No need to struggle or stress or strain … relax and think the thoughts that nurture and support your best self. Yes, it really is that easy.
Here’s Another One
I love this exercise because it really is incredibly simple and has taught me that what I think about really is my choice. Yes, you do have a choice about what you think.
So, think about something you want to change. It could be a situation with a person, a place or thing. It might be about your eating habits … whatever it is, simply focus on it and feel what it’s like to want to change it. Now, ask yourself these questions:
Could I let this go?
Would I?
When?
Remember, there’s nothing wrong with changing things in life that you’d like to change. All too often we get stuck in “wanting” rather than in taking action.
Of course, for most of you, these exercises may be a bit of a stretch. The purpose in sharing them with you is to help you see that you can take control of your thoughts and use them to power positive change in your life as opposed to keeping you in a state that doesn’t serve you.