Suffering is not the enemy; clinging to it is.
Pain visits everyone, lingering only as long as it’s fed. Suffering becomes a cage only when you grip it tightly, convincing yourself it’s part of your identity. Release the hold, and pain becomes a teacher rather than a captor.
Pain vs. Possession
Pain hurts. Clinging to it hurts twice. The wound is real, but the attachment to the wound is what keeps it open.
The Lesson in Release
You cannot stop every hurt from arriving, but you can refuse to cradle it like a treasured relic. Let go of the story you’ve wrapped around the ache, and the ache finally learns how to leave.
Practical Guidance
Name the pain: Acknowledge it without making it your home.
Loosen your grip: Stop tending what needs to fade.
Walk forward: Healing begins when you stop turning back.
Today’s Practice
Today, unclench your hand — and let one old hurt slip through your fingers.
