Let Go of Harmful Thoughts

Attach to nothing.

We harm our wellbeing with thoughts of fear. We fear so many things they are innumerable. In a nutshell though, we fear the past—did I make the right choice (worry); the present—am I doing/saying the right thing (fretting); and the future—will I be okay (anxious).

We walk around with these fears daily because of our attachment to ideas and things. Regarding ideas, we want to be viewed by others in certain ways. This is a concern about status. Regarding things, we don’t want to lose the things we’ve grown accustomed to (and they probably add to status.)

In the spirit of the Tao, the first ACIM lesson encourages us to let go.

Today, practice mentally letting go of everything as a first step in releasing fear. As you remember throughout your day, mentally let go of attachment to objects. This is the beginning of releasing thoughts of fear.

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In 2018, I read and reflected on the Tao Te Ching,and shared daily inspirations to inspire improved wellbeing. After my fifth reading, I transitioned to A Course in Miracles. Now, we continue our wellbeing journey together with ACIM in a Tao state of mind.

Today’s Tao reflection was inspired by Lesson 1 of ACIM.