The wise prophets, mystics and sages of many religions, Hindu, Buddhist, Taoist, Christian, Quabbalah, Sufism, are in agreement about the power of "stepping back" to relieve stress, improve effectiveness in business or relationships, promote health, foster happiness and achieve peace of mind.

The Medieval Chapel of Healing

Do your Work, then Step Back!  -  The only Path to Serenity!
 

"Now Step Back! - The Wisdom of Letting Things Be..."

When You are in a "Hole" - Stop Digging!

 

Ancient Taoist Chinese Wisdom
The Tao Te Ching of Lao Tse
says:

	"Practice not doing - and everything will fall into place"   "Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill"   "Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt"   "Chase after money and security...  and your heart will never unclench!"   "Care about the approval of others...  and you will be their prisoner!"
Do your work, then step back!  -  The only path to serenity!

[Quotations above come from Taoist Wisdom Guide "Essence of Tao": USA  Canada  UK/Europe]

These quotations reflect the wise mysticism of Taoism spirituality and reflects the Taoist philosopical approach to overcoming life's challenges & problems. The Tao Te Ching is an enigmatic, mystical ancient book, often called "the Taoist Bible". Written by the mystic and sage whose name is rendered in English in various forms: Lao Tse, Lao Tzu or Lao Tsu.

 

The Judeo-Christian version of this Ancient wisdom is...
"Be Still and Know that  I  am God!"
(from Psalm 46 - An invitation to let go, have faith and trust in the Law of Karma)
 

Sometimes we slip into the role of "Playing God" in our life, or worse still, in the life of others. "Knowing what is best" for others, trying to make everyone happy and other forms of generally playing at being the "Controller of the Universe" requires immense resources and takes on huge responsibilities.

One of the key skills in letting go is to breathe consciously - deeply and slowly, in a way that stills the distressed mind and interrupts the vicious cycles of analysing and worrying that generate more and more distressed emotion and risk precipitate or unwise actions or hasty words that we may later regret. Conscious breathwork or meditating on the breath can also refresh, clarify and restore our spirits, bringing peace and renewing hope.