We may try to control everything so life goes as planned, but the harder we force it, the more tired the heart becomes. Peace grows when we know what to care for and what to release.
We Cannot Control Everything
Other people, events, and many outcomes are outside our power.
Letting Go Is Not Carelessness
We still do our duties fully; we simply stop letting worry control every thought.
Care for Causes, Release the Outcome
Our task is to make the causes as good as we can. The result must then be accepted according to conditions.
A Heart That Does Not Force Reality Sees More Clearly
When we stop demanding that everything go our way, we have enough awareness to adapt when circumstances change.
What You Can Do Today
Choose one worry and ask, “What is the best action I can take today?” Then do what is possible.
One Good Thing Today
Set one concern down for a while and return your attention to the task in front of you.
Come Back Tomorrow
Notice how the heart becomes lighter when you control what can be controlled and release what cannot.
