Lasting Bonds (English)

Let go ,let go ,Why don't we let go?The answer could lie in attachment,insecurities, fear ,or simply, the desire to control everything ourselves, even if it is having disastrous consequences.
Life is roller coaster with its highs and lows that sometimes propel us to dizzy heights and then pushes us into a precipitous fall.When going is good,when we are on a 'high' as people call it ,we enjoy the ride.Failure and loss,disappointment and disruption of normalcy create negative emotions which soon express themselves in mood of depression, gloom,despair. and frustration.                      A wise saint says that our so-called disappointments,and that he upset our plans only to set up His own -which are bound to be ,in the long run ,much better for us.                                 An effective way of dealing with despair and frustration is to go to the root of the matter analyse and understand our own feelings and then to 'let go' of whatever is causing destructive, negative emotions.        Even if circumstances appear formidable and totally out of control,it is important to remember that we can always choose to respond and react to the most adverse conditions in a positive and constructive way.In other words,our Attitude is ,and always should be, within our control.When we learn to cultivate such an Attitude, we will find it far easier to face the challanges that life throws at us,above all ,we become ready and willing to allow divine guidance to lead us on the right path.                                Life does not come to us with a special warranty. Change, as they say,is the only constant in life.Given this kind of uncertainty, the wise ones amongst us imbibe the valuable lesson that this transient ,impermanent life,every thing passes away  ,sooner or later.That is why our sages and saints gave us the mantra;This too shall pass.                                The call to' let go ' is made by several faiths and sacred scriptures. The solution to most of our problems is to let go,in the name of god.Trust his wisdom to solve your problems when you feel that you can't handle them yourself.It is particularly important to let go of petty resentments and losses.In the larger context of life,these issues are so petty and trivial .If you wish to nurture relationships,letting go of small irritations is a must.When you let go of your bitterness and anger,you will be surprised to realise how much more valuable life is,and how necessary it is to build lasting bonds with those you love.

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