We all have material possessions that we hold onto, even though they may not be serving us. Maybe it’s a piece of furniture that we’re attached to but never use. Maybe it’s clothes that we keep “just in case.”
Whatever it is, holding onto things that we don’t need can be costly – both financially and emotionally. Or maybe we keep them because it was expensive, even though it doesn’t fit us or make us feel good. Whatever the case may be, holding onto these things can prevent us from moving forward in our lives.
It’s time to let go of the things that are weighing us down. This doesn’t mean getting rid of everything that we own – but it does mean being more mindful about the things that we keep. Do they bring us joy? Do they serve a purpose? If not, it might be time to let them go.
One way to help us let go of these things is to practice quanyin prayer. This is a Buddhist practice that involves asking for guidance from the goddess Quanyin. We can do this by sitting in meditation and visualizing Quanyin in front of us. As we focus on her image, we can silently recite the following prayer:
“Goddess Quanyin, please help me to let go of the things that are holding me back. Help me to release the attachment that I have to these things. Guide me on my journey to freedom.”
After we recite the prayer, we can then imagine Quanyin giving us her blessing. We can feel her presence giving us strength and courage to let go of what no longer serves us.
Quanyin is the goddess of compassion and mercy, and so by asking for her help, we are opening ourselves up to receiving her compassion and mercy. This can be a powerful way to release the things that are holding us back, and to move forward in our lives with a renewed sense of purpose.