Do you find yourself in a stall pattern not moving in the direction or in the situation in life that you hoped to be? Often we find ourselves in patterns, and we may not be aware of them, yet we feel frustrated. Once you choose to let go of an emotional state that does not comply with your goals, know that you can change your thought pattern. Three of the seven principles of mindfulness: letting go, acceptance, and trust; these are techniques that can help you let go and move on to what you want.

Learn to observe without emotional attachment or judgment. You can do this by practicing a quiet stillness routine that you do every day. Through this quiet stillness or meditation, you can develop a clear objective picture of yourself. Once you let go of the emotion, you allow space for something new to happen, new thoughts and a different way of life.

Listen to this guided meditation to assist you with acceptance of thoughts and feelings:

By Nancy Gentle Boudrie, Awaken With Light, Inc.