This Too Shall Pass: It’s Time To Let Go

Life is an impermanent process. Holding onto things that will eventually pass will only cause suffering in the long run, because everything will eventually end. There’s nothing I know of that can withstand the test of time. Depending on how you look at it, this view can drum up great stress, or instill great freedom.

Because here’s the thing.

Every experience that you ever have will come to an end.

Every person you have ever known will die.

Every thing you have ever laid your eyes on will perish.

To some people, this is terrifying. After all, we want to be in control. It’s only human and gives us a sense of stability. If every condition eventually transitions, we’re forced to cease control of life, knowing that all things have an expiration date.

I used to be this way too, seeing death as a big no-no. The best-kept secret nobody wants to know.

Over the years… I would say mostly attributed to my nomadic lifestyle and perhaps my spiritual pursuits, my perception of the ever-changing nature of life has too, changed dramatically.

To me personally, there’s nothing more freeing than knowing all things will end. The law of impermanence isn’t something that makes me feel dread, but rather relief.

Here I’m going to tell you exactly what the law of impermanence is from my understanding, how embodying it can drastically increase the quality of your…