Negative clues are
as important to solving puzzles as positive clues. Knowing that a Sudoku square can't be that number narrows down the choices.
That is the essence of Lao Zi's teachings (often spelled Lao Tse or Lao Tzu, the "Old Master", who founded Taoism). Yang and Yin, action and rest, power and yielding, interchange in a continuous cycle. Everything depends on both of them together.
Similarly, the
practice applies in our lives. Deciding
not to do something is just as important as a positive choice to do something
else. It puts the matter to closure and
moves on. No longer is that item in the
back of your mind, or in a list somewhere weighing down your desk.
Letting Go is part
of Going Forward ...
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| To Do ... |
As part of simplifying my life, I hence embark on a
journey to let go. Every day, I shall give
up something. Perhaps donate a piece of
clothing or a book, or review a to do list and cross off items not in line with my goals and priorities.
P.S. I have faithfully kept to this affirmation since May 1 of this year.
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