Letting Go
“Attachment is the origin, the root of suffering; hence it is the cause of suffering.”
~The Dalai Lama
“Attachment”
~Tonya R. Hengerer
At times, we hold on
Too
Tightly to
An idea, memory, or
Concept—perhaps, even a
Human being or
Material object. Difficulty arises when life changes, but
Expectations stay the same. It’s
Now
Time to let go.
“Letting Go”
~Suzanne Lucas
Giving up is merely quitting,
Letting go is sweet release.
Giving up is cries of anguish.
Letting go is perfect peace.
Giving up is hard and heavy.
Letting go is loose and light.
Giving up is simply failure,
Letting go, success in sight.
Giving up is very human.
Letting go is most divine.
Giving up is death at sundown,
Letting go, the rising sun.
Giving up is “There, it’s over.”
Letting go, “I’ve just begun.”
Categories: Acrostic Poem
fourth generation farmgirl 
Beautiful post and so very true.
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Thank you, Melody. 🙂
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😊😊😊
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Excellent prose and so cathartic. It speaks to me.
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Thanks so much, Gina. I’m really glad you liked it.
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😀 Sharing to FB.
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Thank you, Gina. That’s very kind! 🙂
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Healing words are always good to share. So many people are at crossroads right now. I know your words will be helpful.
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😊 xo
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Beautiful, meaningful post.
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Thank you.
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It is perfect now that spring is here 🙂 Start afresh…
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I agree! 🙂 🌸
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What a lovely post. Letting go and forgiveness are the key to content, I believe though oddly the person most attached to things and the past that I know is my ex-husband and he is Buddhist …. however, I have him to thank for learning the lessons well.
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Thank you so much. I also believe that letting go and forgiveness are the key to contentment.
I think you make a great point about seeing people or situations in life as teachers. Instead of being upset, it’s much more empowering to ask, “What is this teaching me? What am I supposed to learn?” Thank you for sharing.
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Perfectly lovely.
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Thank you. 🙂 xo
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Wonderful poem and so very true!
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Many thanks, Joy. I appreciate your comment!
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I like how you paired these quotations which are beautiful and poetic, Tonya. I also enjoyed the sheep in a blizzard and the flower pictures. You had me at Letting Go. This is a hard one for the eldest child, girl with two irresponsible brothers while young.
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Thank you for your thoughtful comment, Robin. I’m happy you liked the post. 🙂
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Well written 🙂
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Thank you. 🙂
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