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“What is the purpose of my life, is it doesn't have to do with learning to let go?”

Book:Jack Johnson - Sleep Through the Static

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Jack Johnson - Sleep Through the Static

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Jack Johnson

Jack Johnson, born on May 18, 1975, is an American singer-songwriter known for his unique blend of folk, rock, and blues. His music is characterized by its relaxed melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Johnson is renowned for his environmental consciousness and social responsibility, and his music and lifestyle have resonated with fans worldwide. more

“My trouble is that I think there is a track that things should stay on. I'm hooked to a belief that life should go a certain way. I develop an attachment to Plan A and set up my expectations accordingly. An important part of spiritual practice is to learn to let go, to recognize that Plan A exists only in my head.”

Reality Letting Go Mindfulness Planning Attachment

Author:Denise Roy

“It could be the sound of each name he knows/curling to ash in his chest’s aortic furnace one after another, year after year instructing him/in the patient work of letting go. Even still/there are things it is reluctant to unclasp./How the Osage orange trunks and bare limbs/glow in the scattered light like veins of fire.”

Nature Grief Letting Go Mindfulness

Author:Bryan Penberthy

“It's a lot harder to get someone OUT of your life than it is to let them IN, so please…be selective.”

Friendship Positive Thinking Friends Letting Go Standards Self Worth Loving Yourself Selective Respecting Yourself Honoring Yourself Be Selective Set The Standard

Book:The Single Woman–Life, Love, and a Dash of Sass: Embracing Singleness with Confidence

Source: The Single Woman–Life, Love, and a Dash of Sass: Embracing Singleness with Confidence

“My heart didn’t break into a thousand pieces after he left. Instead, I realized all the things he didn’t do. He didn’t want to hear my stories. He didn’t ask me questions. He didn’t smile when I was talking to him. He didn’t hug me out of the blue to make me feel good. His hugs were always a preamble to something else and after he was gone, I wondered if he ever knew me at all.”

Love Letting Go Heartbreak