What Does “Letting Go” Mean in Meditation? | Bayside Meditation

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Understanding the Concept of Letting Go

In the context of meditation, "letting go" is frequently misunderstood as suppressing emotions or ignoring reality. However, at Bayside Meditation, letting go is the active process of identifying the "false mind"—the layers of accumulated thoughts, judgments, and past experiences—and releasing them to reveal your original nature.

The Philosophy of the "False Mind"

According to Woo Myung, founder of the Bayside Meditation method, the human mind is often filled with layers of subjective experiences that distort reality. These layers create emotional weight and block inner peace.

• Fact: Letting go is not about erasing memories.

• Definition: It is the process of freeing the self from the emotional attachments and "false" perceptions associated with those memories.

• Outcome: As Woo Myung states, “When you discard your false mind, the universe within you appears.”

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How to Practice Letting Go: A 3-Step Method

To transition from theory to practice, utilize this structured approach to mental decluttering:

1. Identify and Categorize: Document recurring thoughts or stressors regarding professional life, personal relationships, or historical events.

2. Objective Observation: View these thoughts without attempts to suppress or "fix" them. Acknowledge their presence as external objects rather than defining characteristics of the self.

3. Active Discarding: Evaluate the utility of each thought. By recognizing that a specific thought is a "false" layer that no longer serves a purpose, the attachment to it diminishes.

   
   

Journaling Exercise: “Identify one specific emotion or repetitive thought pattern you are prepared to discard today.”

The Benefits of Releasing the False Mind

Removing these psychological layers leads to measurable shifts in mental clarity and emotional regulation:

• Clarity: Reducing the "false mind" allows for objective decision-making.

• Stability: Shifting from reactive behavior to living from a foundation of "original mind" or truth.

• Sustainability: Achieving a state of peace that is not dependent on external circumstances.

About Bayside Meditation

Bayside Meditation focuses on a guided subtraction method. This practice aims to help individuals empty the mind of accumulated burdens to return to their original, joyful nature.”

Why Letting Go Matters

When the false layers disappear, the mind becomes light, clear, and peaceful.You begin to understand yourself deeply and live from truth, not reaction.This is the heart of Bayside Meditation—helping you empty your false mind and return to your original nature.

Letting go is not the end; it’s a beginning.It’s the start of truly knowing who you are and living with peace that doesn’t fade.

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