The mind, with its thoughts, is driven by feelings. Each feeling is the cumulative derivative of many thousands of thoughts. Because most people throughout their lives repress, suppress, and try to escape from their feelings, the suppressed energy accumulates and seeks expression through psychosomatic distress, bodily disorders, emotional illnesses, and disordered behavior in interpersonal relationships. The accumulated feelings block spiritual growth and awareness, as well as success in many areas of life.
The benefits of this technique can, therefore, be described on various levels: (One area is:)
Consciousness/Awareness/Spirituality
This is an area that opens up by continuous use of the mechanism of surrender. The letting go of negative emotions means that the person experiences ever-increasing happiness, contentment, peace, and joy. There is an expansion of awareness, progressive realization, and experiencing of the real inner Self. The teachings of the Great Masters unfold from within as one’s own personal experience. The progressive letting go of limitations allows the realization at last of one’s true identity. Letting go is one of the most efficacious tools by which to reach spiritual goals.
Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender: Preface, pg. xxii,xxiv
