Why Letting Go is the Key to Receiving More
For years, I believed that achieving my goals and manifesting my dreams required constant action, effort, and control. But one of the most profound lessons I’ve learned on my transformational journey is that sometimes, the key to receiving isn’t about doing more—it’s about letting go.
We often hold onto things—whether it’s old beliefs, relationships, past experiences, or even expectations—out of fear. Fear of the unknown, fear of failure, or fear of losing something familiar. But the truth is, holding on too tightly blocks the very abundance, opportunities, and healing that are trying to flow into our lives.
One book that completely shifted my perspective on this is “Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender” by Dr. David Hawkins. I recommend this book to my clients in my Transformational Journey Package because it beautifully illustrates how surrendering doesn’t mean giving up—it means releasing resistance so we can align with our highest potential. Reading this book changed how I approach life, healing, and personal growth, and I often see it do the same for my clients.
If you’ve been feeling stuck or like things aren’t flowing as they should, it may be time to release what’s no longer serving you.
How do you know when it’s time to let go? Here are some common signs:
You feel drained or stuck in a cycle that doesn’t seem to change.
You keep replaying past experiences or conversations in your mind.
You struggle to make a decision because of fear of the unknown.
You feel resistance when trying to step into something new.
You notice a pattern of clinging to control rather than trusting the process.
Recognizing these signs is the first step in shifting your energy and creating space for what’s truly meant for you.
The Difference Between Surrender and Giving Up
Many people mistake surrender for passivity, but letting go is an active and conscious process. It’s about:
🔹 Releasing emotional attachments to outcomes. Instead of forcing a specific result, trust that what is meant for you will come.
🔹 Detaching from limiting beliefs. Many of our struggles stem from old programming that no longer aligns with who we’re becoming.
🔹 Making space for new opportunities. Just like decluttering your home makes room for new things, releasing old energy creates space for fresh possibilities.
Surrender is not weakness—it’s a powerful act of trust.
If you’re ready to let go, here are a few practices that can help:
Breathwork & Meditation: Conscious breathwork helps release stagnant energy. Try deep inhales and long, slow exhales to signal your nervous system that it’s safe to surrender.
Journaling Prompts:
• What am I afraid of losing?
• What is this situation teaching me?
• What would happen if I fully trusted the process?
Energetic Clearing:
• Visualize yourself cutting energetic cords with anything that no longer serves you.
• Burn a piece of paper with something you’re releasing written on it.
• Declutter your space—physical shifts create energetic shifts!
Read “Letting Go” by Dr. David Hawkins. This book provides powerful insights into how surrendering can create freedom in every area of your life. If you’re on a transformational journey, this is the book I always recommend to help you deepen your practice of release and trust.
Make Room for What’s Meant for You!
If you’re feeling resistance, ask yourself:
What am I still holding onto?
Sometimes, what we want is waiting just outside our comfort zone—but we must first create the space for it to arrive. Letting go is an act of self-trust, and when you trust, you open yourself up to more than you ever imagined.
Are you ready to release and receive? What’s one thing you’re letting go of to make room for something better?
Contact me to learn more about my offerings and how I can help you to LET GO!
In love & light,
Laura
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