How to let go and live a mindful life?

Letting go, I think is one of the hardest things to do. We are so focused to make things happen the way we think is best, but this keeps us trapped in a place that we are not comfortable with, even if we do not realize it.

How to let go? How to learn to live with our experiences just as they happen and live a mindful life? 

We all have struggles and trying experiences in our lives, but every time we try to step further away from them, something keeps us stuck and we return to where we started. It is not easy to do all this. It is consuming, sometimes overwhelming and we are quite exhausted by the fact that we can’t seem to manage to move on. We should accept them and learn from them.

Life is happening with or without our approval. We always wish to move closer to our goals, but if something does not happen as we wish it, we try to do all sorts of actions to get where we want. What if that road that seems easier to get on is not the road that we need to follow? 

How to let go of the thought that all should happen exactly the way we had imagined? What if things do not have to happen always our way? Sometimes, things have to happen the way they should and we MUST let go because it might be the best thing for us. Controlling things and people around us is more harmful than beneficial. 

I always say, when a door closes another one opens. If I let go today of everything that does not benefit my journey, beautiful things start to happen.

Let go and start to breathe. Once you accept that things need to flow and happen in your life as they do you will start to breathe easily and think clearly. Being mindful and living a mindful life brings ease and flow to your daily journey.

Try to focus on the present moment. Start with your breathing. Take small actions that will bring meaningful experiences into your life. Focus on the positive more and be content with your day just as it unfolds. Take time to be with yourself and try to quiet your mind. If that seems difficult, disconnect from all the devices that might induce a running mind that does not find time to stay still.

Take time to be out in nature every day, even if it is just for 10 minutes. Try to connect with yourself. Keep a journal of your days and be grateful for every experience you live. Exercise daily and be on the move.

Love your food more. Be mindful of what you eat. Healthy food contains all the nutrients that are essential for your health. A healthy body and a healthy mind are indispensable for reaching a state of complete well-being. Try to meditate when you are with yourself and reflect on all the things that you have in life.

Try to do something using your hands. Maybe you have a hobby, or you are passionate about something. Using your hands is good for your brain. Working with them produces endorphins, and reduces your stress and anxiety levels.

Living a mindful life is always about living in the present moment. Being aware of what is happening now gives shape and form to our experiences. When we live our experiences fully, we feel excitement and joy or other kinds of emotions. When we feel our emotions deeply, we feel that we are alive and life is more intense.

Notice your surroundings more and look up. Listen closely to any sound around you. Listen and connect with the people you are having conversations with. Try to do kind actions towards the people you interact with. Living mindfully takes practice and time. We cannot change our way of living overnight, but we sure can do small actions to reach this beautiful goal.

Take time to pause and reflect during the day and see if you did one act that directed you towards a mindful life. Let go of the past and focus on the present moment. This way of living will put you in a better mood and you will want to practice more often what is beneficial to you. Your body and mind will feel the difference.

Step away from what keeps you away from living a mindful life and live your best life now.