A Willingness To Let Go Of Needing To Be Right
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What is this episode about and who is the host?
Hello and welcome to Meditation for Women. I'm Katie Kermitsos. I'm the creator of the Women's Meditation Network and your guide here. I am so honored that you took the time to be here with me today. This episode is made possible thanks to the generosity of our sponsors. And after a message from them, we'll begin today's episode. If you'd like to listen ad-free, become a premium member by following the link in the show notes.
When we get stuck in our own opinions or feel that our opinions are the only answer, we close ourselves off to diverse thoughts and ideas and often sacrifice empathy and compassion.
How does needing to be right harm relationships and empathy?
Our relationships can even deteriorate as our need to be right kills our connections. So today we'll lean into a willingness to let go of our need to be right all the time.
At the heart of kindness is letting other people be who they really are It's about acceptance and holding out a compassionate hand by being there for someone, no matter who is right or who is wrong.
It is not easy to let go of the need to be right.
What does ‘willingness to let go’ mean in meditation practice?
But all that is needed to begin is a small amount of willingness.
A willingness to let others be who they are. A willingness to be happy rather than right. A willingness to become curious about how another person feels. A willingness to see that holding different thoughts and opinions and conversing with different personalities is what makes life interesting.
A willingness to see the beauty in diversity. Because it's what sparks change and growth.
So take a moment now to relax your body.
How can you practice letting go of being right in the moment?
Drop your shoulders. Relax your face and anchor into your breath. Open yourself and be willing to let go of your need to be right.
What are the closing reflections and how can listeners apply this kindness daily?
Feel that tightness float away with your exhale as you soften and invite in connection and compassion.
Namaste, beautiful.
Thank you so much for spending a bit of your time here today. Blessings and Namaste.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What is this episode about and who is the host?
0:01–1:03
2
How does needing to be right harm relationships and empathy?
1:03–2:46
3
What does ‘willingness to let go’ mean in meditation practice?
2:46–4:13
4
How can you practice letting go of being right in the moment?
4:13–5:34
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What are the closing reflections and how can listeners apply this kindness daily?
5:34–8:16