Drop a few sandbags and raise your balloon
by Paul on January 8, 2010
in Inspiration
Very few people have not heard of Sir Richard Branson; simply because he is a phenomenal worldwide success. Can you imagine the planet without his impact on it?
One of his many passions is the hot air balloon.
The balloon is a wonderful symbol for being held back, or down, often by your own thinking.
What “sandbags” could you release to let go of anything that holds you back? Contemplate a few sandbags and let them go.
Here’s the key – drop them for good.
Imagine you are the pilot of your own balloon; to raise up you need to let go of some sandbags. Once over the side of the basket they are gone for good.
Please be careful where you dump your sandbags and consider those below!
Further reading:
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The Secret to letting go
by Paul on November 27, 2009
in Inspiration
The Secret to letting go is recognising it is hard work hanging on
Suggested reading:
The Way in by Barry Long
The Power of Letting Go by Patricia Carrington
Stop Thinking and Start Living by Richard Carlson
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Loving What is by Byron Katie
Feel the Fear and do it Anyway by Susan Jeffers
More on Letting Go
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