Wisdom in Letting Go

In the initial stages of her practice, Sharon Salzberg found herself submerged in physical and emotional discomfort. Yet, with time, she discovered a realm of tranquility and euphoria, a state she envisaged inhabiting for the rest of her life. But what happens next? A few moments later, maybe ten at most, she'd encounter aching knees, bouts of boredom, or an overwhelming desire to sleep. She'd question herself, 'Where did I go wrong? How did I lose this exquisite serenity?' However, the truth she realized, was that she hadn't done anything wrong. It was simply the nature of all things to pass away. Hence, the question arises - can one fully relish these fleeting moments of peace? Can one let go with wisdom, instead of reproaching oneself for lack of control or the inability to hold on tightly enough? A piece of wisdom from Sharon Salzberg, as recorded in the Tricycle Archives. ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ Start your morning off on a positive note with a quick hit of Buddhist wisdom - Subscibe to our free newsletter "Daily Dharma": https://bit.ly/3nWTEGC ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ Instagram:   / tricyclemag   TikTok:   / tricyclemag   Facebook:   / tricyclemag   LinkedIn:   / tricycle-magazine   Twitter:   / tricyclemag   #Buddhism #MindfulnessPractice #Impermanence #InnerPeace