This quote from the great Lama Gendun Rinpoche, reminds us to hold lightly experiences we have had and not allow our identity be defined by some of the events in our history. The practice of meditation is really one of trying to let go and then trust that life will unfold in a bigger picture – which is often not visible as we go through individual events. We sometimes need to let go of a memory – an idea of how things were or should be – in order to be fully present for what is here and now. We continue walking in the present until the mystery becomes clear.
Happiness cannot be found through great effort and willpower, but is already present, in open relaxation and letting go. Don’t strain yourself, there is nothing to do or undo. Whatever momentarily arises in the body-mind has no real importance at all, has little reality whatsoever. Why identify with, and become attached to it, passing judgment upon it and ourselves?
Mindfulbalance 