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Let Go & Thrive

by Lindsey O’Connell

Rated
4.8
Type
guided
Activity
Meditation
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Everyone
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There is an element of discomfort in the unknown. But trying to control everything in our lives can potentially lead to more disruption, stress and anxiety. However, the act of taking your hands off the wheel and allowing life to unfold naturally can be jarring. So today we are going to take time to find a little calm and let go.

Letting GoDiscomfortControlStressAnxietyCalmAffirmationsMindfulnessAcceptanceResilienceMindfulness Of Present MomentSelf AcceptanceEmotional ResilienceBreathingBreathing AwarenessReleasing ControlThriving

Transcript

There is an element of discomfort in the unknown,

But trying to control everything in our lives can potentially lead to more disruption,

Stress,

Anxiety.

However the act of taking your hands off the wheel and allowing life to unfold naturally can be jarring.

So today we are going to take time to find a little calm and let go.

So find yourself in a comfortable position and start by taking a nice long slow deep breath in through your nose and out through your mouth.

Take another nice long slow inhale through your nose and on the exhale close your eyes.

Now continuing to breathe naturally,

Follow the flow of your breath through your nose,

Into your lungs,

Down into your belly and just rest here a moment,

Noticing the rise and fall of your belly as you breathe in and out,

In and out,

Slowing down your breath,

Calming your mind and really being here in this moment right now.

And continuing to notice your breath as it goes in and out,

Smoothing out the breath,

Slowing down,

Smoothing out any hitches in the breath for a continuous slow inhale and exhale.

We are going to begin with a series of affirmations to ground us in this moment and allow us to truly release anything that may be holding us back.

Take a deep breath in and let that go and now silently repeat,

I am letting go.

I am letting go.

I let go of anger.

I let go of frustration.

I let go of perfection.

I let go of people pleasing.

I let go of comparing.

I let go of judgment to myself and to others.

I let go of gossip.

I let go of grudges.

I let go of past missteps.

I let go of guilt.

I let go of the past.

I let go of what's to come.

I am here right now.

In life there are no mistakes,

Just choices you make.

And when we accept that,

We can live a life with no regret.

But instead we will know that each day we are learning,

We are getting stronger,

More resilient and waking up with a chance to start again in a way that makes us thrive.

So we let go and trust that all will be well.

All will work out as it should.

You are in control of how you show up in any circumstance.

You are in control of how you react to any situation that may arise.

You have the ability to let go of unwanted feelings and thoughts.

Let go of the negativity and turn disappointment into opportunity.

So silently repeat,

I let go.

I let go.

Take a deep breath in.

And exhale slowly.

Take a nice long deep breath in once again.

And exhale audibly out through your mouth.

Take one final nice long slow inhale through your nose.

And let it go.

Slowly start to bring yourself back into the room.

Wiggle your fingers,

Wiggle your toes,

Move your body.

And when you're ready,

Open your eyes.

Thank you for meditating with me.

Meet your Teacher

Lindsey O’ConnellNew York, NY, USA

4.8 (2 078)

Recent Reviews

Karo

December 27, 2025

Definitely a meditation that i will repeat. Thank you

Tina

February 24, 2025

Was very relaxing and calming. At the same time it made me feel in control thank you

Michelle

February 16, 2025

I just found you on insight timer and I love your meditation tracks. Thank you for your soothing voice and beautiful background music. Who is the artist on this track. 🙏❤️

Katherine

February 13, 2025

Such a calming voice and words to help let go, so I can begin again. Thank you 🙏🏼 🙏🏼

Deborah

January 31, 2025

I enjoyed this meditation and focus on what I need to release. All the things that don’t serve me which bubble up every now and then and pull me into negativity. This needs repeating again and again.

Gary

January 12, 2025

Thanks, that’s what I need to do and your meditation was good guidance.

Debi

January 5, 2025

This will take practice…thank you for the encouragement!

Rhonda

December 6, 2024

This was just the right length and your voice is calming.

Alfred

November 5, 2024

Beautiful meditation! Thank you for this. I needed it today.

Tonya

October 29, 2024

So calming and relaxing. This is a soothing meditation that helps to still the mind and truly allow you to let go. Great way to end my night to prepare for sleep.

Ms.

October 14, 2024

A gentle practice thank you for the serene feel of this meditation! 🧘🏾‍♀️

Kat

September 5, 2024

A good, quick meditation! Very rhythmic and easy to fall into and focus on. I'm ready to start my day with acceptance of myself, others, and any situation that may arise. I choose how to respond and react, and that's everything I can control (which makes life significantly easier to navigate)!

Megan

August 30, 2024

Wonderful and your voice is so calming! Thank you for sharing your work

Jeff

July 28, 2024

Thank you for a beautiful , soothing meditation with very relevant affirmations to help to let go. Your comforting voice adds more support to being able to let go.

Regina

July 11, 2024

Perfect! I let it all go in a relaxing release, knowing this is right. For me, I let go and let God take control. Thank you 🙏🏼✨🕊️✨💕

Angela

July 2, 2024

Such a lovely, calming voice and meditation. Thank you.

Linda

June 16, 2024

Great and gentle reminder to let go of the past, the future, and what we have no control over. Thank you so much! 🦋🙏

Jeremy

May 21, 2024

Amazing ! Thank you for helping us to connect to what is important.

johanna

May 11, 2024

Thank YOU. What a beautiful meditation, it was everything I needed now 🙏✨

Sanju

April 21, 2024

I had a wonderful start of the day, thank you so much 💐

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