Everything we believe about ourselves and others is an idea, an image constructed in our heads. And these mental constructs can be some of our biggest obstacles and struggles.
Letting go of our mental constructs—our ideas about ourselves and others—can be most liberating.
I’m not saying it’s wrong to have mental constructs. We can’t help it—it’s human and often necessary for whatever we’re doing. But they can also be obstacles that cause pain.
So, let’s look at what it would be like to let go of these mental constructs, and then how to practice….