Letting Go describes a simple and effective means by which to let go of the obstacles to Enlightenment and become free of negativity. During the many decades of the author’s clinical psychiatric practice, the primary aim was to seek the most effective ways to relieve human suffering in all of its many forms. The inner mechanism of surrender was found to be of great practical benefit and is described in this book.
Dr. Hawkins’s previous books focused on advanced states of awareness and Enlightenment. Over the years, thousands of students had asked for a practical technique by which to remove the inner blocks to happiness, love, joy, success, health, and, ultimately, Enlightenment. This book provides a mechanism for letting go of those blocks.
The mechanism of surrender that Dr. Hawkins describes can be done in the midst of everyday life. The book is equally useful for all dimensions of human life: physical health, creativity, financial success, emotional healing, vocational fulfillment, relationships, sexuality, and spiritual growth.
It is an invaluable resource for all professionals who work in the areas of mental health, psychology, medicine, self-help, addiction recovery, and spiritual development.
Author(s): David R. Hawkins
Publisher: Hay House Inc.
Year: 2012
Language: English
Pages: 400
CONTENTS
Title Page
Copyright Page
Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: The Mechanism of Letting Go
What is it?
Feelings and Mental Mechanisms
Feelings and Stress
Life Events and Emotions
Mechanism of Letting Go
Resistance to Letting Go
Chapter 3: The Anatomy of Emotions
Goal of Survival
Scale of Emotions
Understanding Emotions
Handling Emotional Crises
Healing the Past
Enhancing Positive Emotions
Chapter 4: Apathy and Depression
“I Can’t” vs. “I Won’t”
Blame
Choosing the Positive
The Company We Keep
Chapter 5: Grief
Allowing the Grief
Handling Loss
Preventing Grief
Chapter 6: Fear
Fear of Public Speaking
Healing Effect of Love
Owning the “Shadow”
Guilt
Chapter 7: Desire
Desire as an Obstacle
Having—Doing—Being
Glamour
Power of Inner Decision
Chapter 8: Anger
Using Anger Positively
Self-Sacrifice
Acknowledgment
Expectations
Chronic Resentment
Chapter 9: Pride
Vulnerability of Pride
Humility
Joy and Gratitude
Opinions
Chapter 10: Courage
Courage to Let Go
Self-Empowerment
Awareness of Others
Chapter 11: Acceptance
Everything Is Perfect As It Is
Acceptance of Self and Others
Personal Responsibility
Chapter 12: Love
Love in Everyday Life
Love Heals
Unconditional Love
Oneness
Chapter 13: Peace
Profound Impact of Peace
Silent Transmission
Surrender to Ultimate Reality
Chapter 14: Reducing Stress and Physical Illness
Psychological Aspects and Stress Proneness
Medical Aspects of Stress
Energy System Response to Stress and the Acupuncture System
Interventions to Alleviate Stress
Kinesiologic Testing
Kinesiologic Testing Technique
The Relationship of Consciousness to Stress and Disease
Chapter 15: The Relationship between Mind and Body
Influence of Mind
Disease-Prone Beliefs
Comparison with Other Techniques
Chapter 16: The Benefits of Letting Go
Emotional Growth
Problem Solving
Lifestyle
Resolution of Psychological Problems: Comparison with Psychotherapy
Chapter 17: Transformation
Health
Wealth
Happiness
State of Inner Freedom
Chapter 18: Relationships
Negative Feelings
The Human Condition
Positive Feelings
Sexual Relations
Chapter 19: Achievement of Vocational Goals
Feelings and Abilities
Negative Feelings Related to Work
Positive Feelings Related to Work
Feelings and the Decision-Making Process
Feelings and Sales Ability
Chapter 20: Physician, Heal Thyself
Basic Principles
Healing of Multiple Diseases
Healing of Vision
Chapter 21: Questions and Answers
Religious and Spiritual Goals
Meditation and Inner Techniques
Psychotherapy
Alcoholism and Drug Addiction
Relationships
The Mechanism
Surrender to the Ultimate
Appendix A: Map of Consciousness
Appendix B: Muscle Testing Procedure
References
About the Author
