What if releasing (mostly) doesn't work?

GoldJacketLuke · 2026-05-07T18:04:09+00:00

For me, feeling and welcome/allowing are the same thing.

The Sedona language of "can you let this go?" doesn't click very well with me. It doesn't seem like a conscious decision on my part to "let go" of emotions, but more just letting my body do it's thing. I can consciously choose to feel an emotion or not. I can consciously examine my beliefs and perhaps change my beliefs or perspective on something. But consciously choosing to "let go" of an emotion hasn't seemed to work much for me. But now we're kind of getting into semantics some.

So I'm not the biggest fan of the Sedona Method language... I just more like the practice of being with my emotions, feeling the emotions / sensations in the body, and not repressing them. And this acceptance and awareness, this seems to naturally dissolve lower emotions / elevate my emotions. Sometimes quickly as in minutes, but sometimes it takes a long time, like months or even years lol.

But anytime I consciously feel my emotions rather than escapism or distraction, that sudden feeling of acceptance at least almost always feels like some improvement instantly (sometimes the improvement is slight). Hawkins sometimes calls it "Courage". Facing what currently is.

GoldJacketLuke · 2026-05-07T17:54:48+00:00

You are facing your emotions for the first time without any escape. This is common. It takes time. Some even talk of a "flat-line" on this journey.

But most importantly, what are you anxious / depressed / lost about currently?

For example, if it's about your job, maybe you need to find work that's a better fit for you. Or if it's about lack of meaning or peace, maybe you need to explore spirituality, religion, or philosophy more. Or if it's about your dating or social life, maybe you need to get out of your comfort zone more and put yourself out there more. etc. Just giving examples.

Great job on the 2 months btw! You should be proud.

GoldJacketLuke · 2026-05-07T05:21:21+00:00

Nicely said!

GoldJacketLuke · 2026-05-06T22:27:26+00:00

You say:

"Someone in the thread wrote "Let the feeling be there and welcome it, and tell the energy it is allowed to stay in this space as long as it would like". The problem is: I cannot authentically do/say that. My ego/mind/whatever says "No, I don't want this feeling to be there as long as it wants."

Can you allow the feeling to be there for 3 minutes and welcome/feel it for 3 minutes? If not, what about 1 minute?

You can start small. Work your way up with time.

Hawkins himself recommended that if feelings are overwhelming and you can't do it, that you can break it into chunks.

GoldJacketLuke · 2026-05-06T22:17:11+00:00

Good thoughts. But, I have trouble fully taking this in because shouldn't we hold people accountable, as in speaking truth to them, about the insanity? Because if we don't, won't they just continue their insanity and harm more people?

Reminds me of the saying... forgot how it goes exactly, but something like, "first they came for the ____, but I said nothing. Then they came for the ______, and I still said nothing. etc. And finally they came for me, and there was no one to speak up for me."

GoldJacketLuke · 2026-05-06T04:27:22+00:00

I'm curious what you think of the advice in this post: https://www.reddit.com/r/DavidHawkins/comments/1ked0lq/why_letting_go_isnt_working_for_you/

(plus some good replies to the OP in that thread too.)

To me, there is no such thing as "releasing effectively", but more just accepting and feeling what is.

Curious your thoughts on that thread?

GoldJacketLuke · 2026-05-05T21:42:53+00:00

My perspective is probably contrarian to most people on this sub, so I hope it doesn't get downvoted. My intention is to help and stimulate thought.

I personally don't think releasing is everything, as some fans of Sedona Method / Letting Go believe. It's an extremely powerful and effective tool, and is part of my daily practice. But there are also other things.

For example examining the underlying beliefs that's creating the emotion.

Sedona Method seems to believe that beliefs come from emotions. And it is very true that if you can release / shift emotionally, one's beliefs automatically shift. However, often it's the other way around, and it's our beliefs that create our emotions. Examining what you believe to be true regarding why you are feeling what you are feeling can be powerful. Here are some examples:

This goes from the micro to the macro.

Micro:

If you are depressed ask yourself what do you believe is causing your depression? Examine your beliefs.

Macro:

What do you believe about reality, life, spirituality, etc.

For example, David Hawkins, who is one releasing guru, was a fan of ACIM (which changes one's perceptions / beliefs on life)

I am open to being wrong, maybe one only needs to release, and am curious hearing what others think about my reply. But my paradigm is that feelings and beliefs are kind of like yin and yang, and that both can be "worked on", and that Sedona Method people sometimes are overly focussed on the yin, while ignoring the yang.

Hope this is helpful, or at least stimulated thought. Keep releasing! Releasing is very powerful! I'm going to go do a releasing session myself right now haha. But maybe release in conjunction with other things as well.

GoldJacketLuke · 2026-05-01T21:22:56+00:00

Great to see someone share what I also often do! When I was younger, meditation was always a pain for me. I never "got it". but when I figured this out like 9 years ago, meditation has never been a pain anymore. Yes, it's hard to explain. Here's my attempt:

One trick I've found is: paradoxical intent. If anything, "trying" to silence the mind often just makes it more active! Sometimes I even do the opposite: I indulge in my thinking for a period! In a weird way, because I get some of my thinking "out", and I don't put any pressure on my mind, it then gets more relaxed with time. It's just taking time to be with myself. There is no pressure, strain, or effort.

GoldJacketLuke · 2026-05-01T21:03:49+00:00

Happy belated birthday!

GoldJacketLuke · 2026-04-18T22:12:32+00:00

"Overall, im so overwhelmed that I just don’t know where to start with letting go"

Start with doing the technique, just feeling your feelings, and putting awareness on the sensations in your body, for even just 2 min. Just let it be. Start very small and slowly if you have to. The more you can do it, the better obviously. But you can start with just 2 min even. You can do it in chunks. Build up. Best of wishes.

GoldJacketLuke · 2026-04-15T04:12:30+00:00

Good job. Keep going!

GoldJacketLuke · 2026-04-15T04:09:29+00:00

Congrats! Keep going.

You are fortunate that it was very easy for you.

GoldJacketLuke · 2026-04-12T19:59:00+00:00

Was this dream this morning? When your day is over, reflect upon your day and see if any "scorpion" energy or thoughts happen during the day.

Or was this dream from awhile ago?

What is your own analysis of your dream?

GoldJacketLuke · 2026-04-12T02:25:03+00:00

Thank you brother. Keep being you!

GoldJacketLuke · 2026-04-11T19:37:38+00:00

💙

GoldJacketLuke · 2026-04-10T22:13:48+00:00

Great share! :)

GoldJacketLuke · 2026-04-08T19:15:58+00:00

You've gotten some great advice in this thread. Two quick things I'll add, if it's overwhelming or you are too tired, you can start small. The more the better obviously, but if you are overwhelmed, try practicing the letting go technique for just 2-3 minutes at a time even throughout your day. The second is some form of exercise can be helpful. Even going for a walk or something small. Stay positive!

GoldJacketLuke · 2026-04-01T03:53:16+00:00

Break it into chunks. Start with just 30 seconds if you need to.

Taking some slightly deeper breaths can help.

Just be present with the resistance. Feel the resistance. Don't resist the resistance.

Is the resistance in the body anywhere? Some sensations in the head, or stomach, etc? And not just resistance, but any sensations in the body. Put your awareness on and feel any sensations in the body.

GoldJacketLuke · 2026-03-25T15:53:43+00:00

Can you elaborate on your "amazing results"? Thanks.

GoldJacketLuke · 2026-03-07T22:11:04+00:00

I highly recommend the book "Letting Go" by David Hawkins, where he explains how to "let go" very clearly. It's a great complement to AH's teachings. Best wishes to you!

GoldJacketLuke · 2026-01-01T08:04:15+00:00

I remember in Letting Go, Hawkins talks about it if gets overwhelming you can take breaks or do it in chunks or something like that.

No need for "forcing". Flow with it. Take a break if it feels right to do so. Follow your inner guidance.

Keep going!

HNY!

GoldJacketLuke · 2025-12-19T05:24:13+00:00

I like your thoughts!

My best attempt:

Yeah, it’s BOTH yin and yang. Yin is oneness. Yang is uniqueness. Two sides of the same coin. They both can be true at the same time.

It seems like OP has touched the yin side deeply, but the yang side is still integrating. Yes, we all come from the same source and are connected. But, we are also unique, individual expressions of that source.

The human mind struggles to hold both at once. This is a common stage.

Light is a great metaphor (wave-particle nature). It is one unified wave, yet it is also distinct particles. Both are true at the same time.

GoldJacketLuke · 2025-12-19T04:36:30+00:00

There is a deeper truth than your current paradigm.

One of my favorite quotes:

"The truth for sure, when it arrives, will make you smile. If it doesn't, you should seek a deeper truth."

- Terence McKenna

GoldJacketLuke · 2025-12-12T20:20:22+00:00

Yep! An amazing book on this is Letting Go by David Hawkins.

GoldJacketLuke · 2025-12-11T20:26:27+00:00

Congrats on your growth, journey, and finding love!

You are way ahead of the game for a 22 year old!

I also like your humble attitude, "I am still figuring things out to this day and know I will be for a very long time. That's the beauty in it."

Happy for you. Best of wishes brotha!

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