Have you ever tried to remember something, like somebody's
name, so hard that you couldn't remember it at all? Most of us have
learned that if we want to remember something, it helps to stop trying so
hard and let go. By letting go, we give the thought the freedom it
requires it find its way home to us again.
You can also think of this as choosing to let a butterfly go... or choosing
to pin it down. If your wish is that butterfly, your only hope of seeing
your dream come true is to keep your dream alive. Choosing to pin your
wish down and closely scrutinize it is to kill it... leaving you with just
a wish that you are examining closely that still looks like a
butterfly, but is actually a dead butterfly. In this way, many people hold
on to dreams tightly, clutching them so hard that they can't possibly have
the freedom to come true.
When we make wishes or prayers, we are releasing our thoughts into the
universe. If we choose to hold on to an idea of how much we long for
something, we can get in our own way... by keeping the longing, and
blocking ourselves from receiving what our heart desires. When we let go
of a conscious thought, we release that thought form and allow it to
reunite with that which we seek to retrieve. You can think of it as
dematerializing a thought form so it can freely transport itself to a
reality in which you find what you are wishing for.
Meditate
The easiest way to release one's desires is to practice the art of
meditation. There are many different kinds of meditation to choose from,
and if you don't already have a favorite one, check out What Meditation Is Best for You? to quickly zero in on
your best meditation technique. First choose a favorite physically relaxing
activity, and then select a favorite mental focus. When you combine these
two, you'll have a customized meditation technique that's exactly right for
you.
Let the Universe Help You
If you still can't let go of your wishes, even with the help of meditation,
don't worry. The universe will help you out. I've often found that after
I've clung to my wishes for a while, something comes along to help me let
go and relax again. I find that when I'm not too picky about what I'm
wishing for, things will work out. In other words, I may not get exactly
what I thought I wanted... but if I pay close attention, I almost always
find that I get what I need. Yes, the Rolling Stones were onto this when
they wrote the song, "You Can't Always Get What You Want"!
"But if you try sometimes you just
might find
You just might find
You get what you need."
