Letting Go of Resistance

Meditation Without Borders – Being the Change Podcast

So much of what we want out of life does not require more effort and struggle, we simply have to stop resisting and allow what already is. As they say, “what we resist persists.” But how do we learn to let go and simply relax and enjoy?

In this episode, Kristen and Isabel examine the root causes for our resistance and define how the inner resistance that is keeping us down differs from pain, aversion and fighting oppression. With their typical levity, they break down the steps for releasing our grip in order to realize the liberation that is already flowing underneath.

Show notes:

1.08 Finding liberty and liberation

2.46 “Real liberation is actually an inner experience. It´s not anything you can be given from the outside.” Kristen

4.15 it´s not about gaining it´s about stop resisting

5.00 Stress release in meditation

8.30 Difference between pain and suffering
“Suffering is the resistance to the pain.” Kristen

14.30 Witnessing yourself – observe and allow

16.30 Big consciousness is neutral, interested in everything but neutral

17.30 Embracing change

17.40 “What we are resisting are the areas where we need to grow and where change needs to happen.” Isabel

20.30 Nature pushing us harder when we resist

21.30 Difference between resisting and aversion

24.00 Difference between resistance and resisting oppression (fighting for a cause)

25.25 AA program – surrendering to a higher power

30.00 Does the universe have your back?

34.30 Getting in the witness state allows us to find joy and comedy in life

41.40 Don´t resist resisting

45.20 Others resisting you