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time he fell down (if we did, he’d probably never learn to walk with
full confidence and power), so we must try not to criticize ourselves
if we are not able to live and express ourselves as fully as we wish
immediately.
We are now learning to live more fully in accordance with the
laws of the universe. We are challenged to explore all aspects of
our human experience and to develop all levels of our being — the
spiritual, mental, and emotional as well as the physical.
As we do this work, we experience an increasing sense of
wholeness, empowerment, aliveness, and a feeling of being “on
purpose” in our lives. So, although letting go of the old world may
seem difficult at times, it is well worth the commitment and hard
work it takes to gradually make this transition into the new world.

Meditation

Sit or lie down, relax, close your eyes, and take a few deep
breaths. As you exhale, imagine that you are letting go of every-
thing that you don’t want or need. Easily, without effort, let any
frustrations, tiredness, or worries melt away. This is a time to
release an old way of life that no longer works for you. Imagine
that your old ways, your old patterns, and all the obstacles to
achieving what you truly want are gently dissolved and leaving your
body with each breath. Every time you exhale, and release a little
of your old limitations, you create more space inside of you for
something new.
After doing this for a few minutes, begin to imagine that every