What Remains | A Poem On Abhiniveśa

What if letting go isn't the end of the journey... but the beginning of freedom? Inspired by Abhiniveśa, the fifth and final Klesha described in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, this contemplative poem reflects on our instinct to hold on—to certainty, to identity, to what feels familiar—and the quiet wisdom that emerges when we learn to trust the rhythm of life. Through gentle imagery and reflective verse, these words invite you to soften your grip, welcome change with an open heart, and discover the peace that exists beyond fear. Whether you listen after the accompanying talk, following the Yoga Nidra practice, or as a quiet reflection on its own, may this poem remind you that while everything in life changes, the awareness that witnesses those changes remains steady, spacious, and free.