Letting Go Quotes

What prevents us from letting go of someone? Is it the memories of the past or the hope for a better future? Regardless, holding on to someone who doesn’t want to be held can bring only pain. We also cling to our ideas, expectations, and preconceived notions. We find it hard to let go of what we want from others. When things are out of our control, it’s better to accept them as they are and not obsess over how they should be. The Mind Journal’s archive of the best “letting go” quotes and “letting go of the past” quotes by notable thinkers, scholars, and spiritual leaders, can shift your perspective and help you in this cause.

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