🪷 What Does “Letting Go” Really Mean in Meditation?

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We often hear the words “Let it go.”But when you’re holding pain, worries, or old memories, that can sound easier said than done.So what does “letting go” really mean in meditation?

At Bayside Meditation, letting go isn’t about ignoring your feelings or pretending you’re fine.It’s about seeing the thoughts and emotions you’ve been carrying—and releasing them so your true self can shine through.

🌿 What “Letting Go” Really Means

When we hold onto past experiences, our minds become filled with layers of false thoughts, judgments, and emotions.These layers block the peace that already exists within us.

Letting go means recognizing that those layers are not truly you.It’s not about erasing memories, but about freeing yourself from the emotional weight they bring.

“When you discard your false mind, the universe within you appears.”— Woo Myung, founder of Bayside Meditation’s method

When you release the false mind, you uncover your original mind—calm, joyful, and free from burden.

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💭 How to Practice Letting Go

Try this simple three-step practice:

1. Recognize what’s in your mind.

   
   

   Write down the thoughts or worries that keep repeating—about work, relationships, or the past.

   
   

2. Observe without judgment.

   
   

   Don’t try to fix or suppress them.

   Just notice, “This is what’s inside me.”

   
   

3. Discard one by one.

   
   

   Ask yourself, “Do I need to keep this in my mind?”

   When you see that you don’t, the thought naturally fades away.

🪞 Journaling prompt:

“What thought or emotion am I ready to release today?”

🌸 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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📅 Experience It for Yourself

Join our Free Intro Session to discover what true letting go feels like.

🕊️ Bayside Meditation Center

📍 4324 220th pl. Bayside, Queens, NY

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