Honest Affection
Detaching from members of one’s family certainly does not imply a lack of love. On the contrary, it generally means a measure of honest affection. It is a demonstration of…
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A Peaceful Decision
To give up control is a peaceful decision. Everyone is blessed by it. But no one more than you. — Karen Casey, Let Go Now
Live Lives of Ease
If we really could control others, our burdens would be heavy. Our work would never, ever, be finished. Why then do we think we want the power to control others?…
Think of All the Time You’ll Save!
The reason detachment is rewarding is that it gives us so much relief. It allows us to thoroughly relax our bodies and our minds. It makes us feel reborn. And…
Our Teachers
Every day someone who crosses our path cries out to be controlled or argued with or judged. Consider them God-sent. They are our teachers, one and all. — Karen Casey,…
The Gift of Accountability
Being accountable builds self-worth. It helps others to be able to trust us. Letting the people around us become accountable is one of the best gifts we can give them.…
Steps for Detachment
We detach in steps. The first step is to observe but say nothing. The second step is to say a quiet prayer and then avert our eyes, placing our mind…
The Gift
Prayer is the solution. Detachment is the tool. Peace of mind is the gift. — Karen Casey, Let Go Now, p. 135
Their Own Free Will
It makes our own lives so much simpler when we let those who walk among us do whatever they want to do. Now, of course, when our offspring are young,…
Freedom from Blame
Choosing to forego blame actually feels very good. Taking responsibility for what we have done and letting others off the hook when they aren’t ready to do the same is…