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F**k it as a spiritual practice!
Have you ever wondered what it actually means to let go ? We talk about letting go of unhelpful beliefs, patterns and behaviours, but how do we actually go about it? How do we ‘let go’ in practice?
I read an article on the weekend suggesting we simply say ‘f**k it’.
Say f**k it to the things in life that aren’t serving us. Say it silently, whisper it, or shout it from the roof tops. But drop your baggage and claim your freedom by saying f**k it.
A bold and irreverent suggestion indeed. I love the way it cuts straight through the nonsense and noisy chatter of the mind, and gets straight to the point.
A Western answer to the Eastern concept of letting go. Saying f**k it as a spiritual practice!
Can you say f**k it to caring what other people think of you?
F**k it to feeling guilty about taking time for yourself?
F**k it to working 50 hour weeks to pay for things you don’t really need?
F**k it to doing what you feel you’re ‘supposed’ to be doing?
How about a f**k it mediation? Breath in and mindfully fill the body with air, breathe out fully as you silently say to yourself “f**k it” (or say it aloud if you’re feeling extra bold).
Give it a try, see how it feels (and I’d love to hear how you go with it).
I haven’t read the book, but if you’d like to, it’s here. Unfortunately I can’t remember where I read the article to give them due credit, but hey, f**k it, I’m not perfect and I’m ok with that!
Namaste,
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I love the simplicity of this Lauren. It reminds me of the hilarious skit by a comedian posing as a psychologist and his 2 words of advice to his patient ‘STOP. IT!’ It’s great to learn how to not take things too seriously. Thanks for sharing xo
lauren! looks fantastic! i love how you edited it!
best of luck with your blog. 🙂
Just luv this, Lauren. Namaste, Mel
Sounds like a good meditation for the all the “good” girls or boys out there.
Loved this piece Lauren!
The ‘Fuck it’ book is a great read. It’s all about letting go. Even to your yoga practice.
Thanks Lauren
” Instead of GOD “fuck” has become to most important word in our language” Osho
here is a link to his famous discourse : http://videosift.com/video/OSHO-Speaks
Bless you
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