What Happens When You Let Go and Release?

Letting go of control is about loosening our grip, allowing ourselves to be supported, and trusting that things will turn out as they are meant to be.

Most of us have at one time or another wanted something so badly, that we obsessively think about how much better our lives would be if only we had that thing. Or we incessantly beg God and the universe to bring it to us, without letting it go and trusting that it is no longer in our hands.  

I know I can relate to this - trying to control outcomes and the timing in which they come.  This behavior often results in losing sight of what we do have and can prevent living in the present and with appreciation.

We Attract What We Put Out 

According to the Law of Attraction, energy precedes manifestation, meaning that positive thoughts and actions lead to positive experiences and outcomes, while negative thoughts and actions lead to negative ones. In layman's terms - what we put out, we draw towards us. 

Taking this a quantum step forward, the Law of Vibration states that everything in existence is in a constant state of movement, or vibration, at a specific frequency.

Combining these two universal laws, it has long been concluded that when things vibrate at the same frequency, they will be attracted to one another.

So, let's take a quick jump back to the idea of "control" and trying to force what we want to manifest. Think about this - if we are in a state of "wanting," we are putting out a frequency (or telling the universe) that we are in "lack" or that we "don't have" what we want.

For the universe, who communicates strictly on vibration and frequency, the message coming through is "I don't have this" - and the matching frequency to this message that you would attract towards you is "more of what you don't have." 

However, in reality, this is not what you are trying to achieve! In fact it is the complete opposite, so it's vital to see that the harder we hold onto that emotion of wanting, of focusing on what is "missing" will actually invite more of it. It is our desire to control the outcome that can actually stand in the way of the end result we are seeking.

Releasing Can Actually Help in Attracting What We Desire

Sometimes, releasing the need to control everything allows us to be in a mindset of receiving. After all, in order to get what we desire, we need to be receptive.

Letting go not only allows us to stress less and feel more capable of handling what life throws our way, but it can also produce a greater sense of peace, especially when you're facing uncertainty or going through a life transition. 

Once you are aware of what it is you want to manifest - what outcome you envision in your life - and put it out to the universe, the best thing to do next is to just let it go.  This involves trusting that God, the universe, Spirit, will bring to you the opportunities for your desired outcome to come to fruition. 

When you release things you can't control, you can focus on the things you can, which can give you more time and energy and allow for you to maintain a higher, receptive vibration.

Think of the following analogy. If you put your hands in water and attempt to grasp the water, what happens? You will notice that your hands will be empty when you tighten your grip to grab it.  But, alternatively, if you lay your hands facing upward in an open cupped position, you will find that your hands will hold the water. In this way, you are not forcing and holding tight, you are gently letting go and allowing the water to fill up your hands.

Letting go of our strong grip on our desires has very much the same effect. It doesn't mean we are letting go of what we want, it simply means we are not trying to force it and we are allowing things to flow naturally towards us.

Love & Light,
-Elisa