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Zen story/koan: Hold on to let go. Let go, to hold on.

emptychair @innertalks (23741) • Australia 6 Jul 21

The Zen master, Afrek Lerboski, used to tell people to hold on just for a little bit more, before letting go. Most people let go far too early. His youngest, and newest student, Boofler Fredlker, would remonstrate with the...

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Daily Blogging Challenge: Day 148

Tammy @tammys85 (31417) • Baltimore, Maryland 16 Feb 21

It’s been a while since I’ve done the Daily Blogging Challenge, sooo here we go. :) “What has inspired you to hold on when all looked lost?” I can think of two times when all looked lost. The first time was when I was dealing...

daily blogging challenge

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Have you ever been depressed or anxious?

MarappleStiffy @marapplestiffy (2182) • Philippines 11 Nov 17

I've gone through so many things since my last post, I've experienced joys and tribulations. This year by far has been the most difficult. Although I keep my heart grateful, having been married for three years and having had no...

depression

anxiety

holding on

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less damage

Miss G @nhailojaye (207) • Philippines 8 Feb 17

They say that letting go creates less damage than holding on... I'm really not sure on how to deal with that. I have been holding on ever since and it feels like hell if to let go.. the feeling will be excruciating pain knowing...

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Do we really move on from something/someone completely?

chiyochan @chiyosan (30186) • Philippines 14 Sep 12

Just another discussion brought about by my own experience, or feelings. I know and i feel that we can move on from something or someone... but to say that we have completely moved on is another thing. Like, a perfect example is...

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Just how do we help a person get over someone?

chiyochan @chiyosan (30186) • Philippines 14 Sep 12

I feel for a friend who has been really "hooked" or in love with this guy. They were together when they were in school. It has been 4 years since they were no longer a couple but she remains hooked with him and is really showing...

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to hold on or to let go?

gcg_0915 @gcg_0915 (43) 12 Feb 12

both seemed difficult especially if relationship is in crisis. which is which? to hold on or to let go?

holding on

letting go

relationship

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Spare me the heartache next month...

alex_rae @alex_rae (22) • Philippines 19 Apr 11

I'm currently in a 6 months relationship. And I'm already sick and tired of dealing with different issues EVERY MONTH. Not just the ordinary-all-lovers-must-undergo issues but, those that were really targeting to destroy what was...

holding on

relationships

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Are you holding onto something you need to let go of?

santosmarichris @santosmarichris (1849) • Philippines 11 Apr 11

Yes, I do admit I'm holding on to something that I can't let go of and that's some of my cute clothes. Lol. Well, I'm just thinking maybe someday I'll be slim again and be able to wear those cute attires but then...

holding on

life

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Holding On

rebelde834 @rebelde834 (43) 26 Feb 11

When to let go and when to hold on. It's really hard to let go of the person you've really love. Especially when you've been together for so long. I have a friend who shares with me her experiences with her boyfriend. They've...

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love

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Starting a new relationship

sundownkid @sundownkid (115) • Philippines 4 Nov 10

How long does one have to wait to get someone new, to avoid making the new one just a rebound relationship? Do we have to wait a lifetime or just a day? How can one be so sure that he/she is ready to be in love once again?

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Is pain a reason to let go?

sundownkid @sundownkid (115) • Philippines 20 Oct 10

In relationships, emotional pain is inevitable. What defines the threshold of pain and is pain really a good reason to let go?

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Holding on or letting go of a Bestfriend?

ryvillanueva @ryvillanueva (68) • Philippines 21 Jul 10

Hi, i just want to ask your opinion regarding relationship with your Bestfriend. What will you do if you are no longer happy with your relationship with your Bestfriend? will you still hold on or let go? it's like it's becoming a...

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Let it go? or keep holding?

basqui @basqui (3888) • Philippines 14 Jun 10

If you have a relative who is in a hospital, let's say he had a stroke and went into a coma. Reality sticks and the only things keeping him alive are the breathing apparatus and the IVs. Would you keep him there as a vegetable...

holding on

letting go

sick

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How Deep Is Your Love?Do You Agree That True Love Happens Once In a Lifetime?

daisycc1314 @daisycc1314 (31) 19 Nov 09

Love to some is like a cloud To some as strong as steel For some a way of living For some a way to feel And some say love is holding on And some say let it go And some say love is everything Some say they don't know How do...

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How have your life changed?

Redhornet117 @Redhornet117 (1248) • Philippines 7 Jul 09

I remember when I was young, my mom would take me the malls every Saturdays and Sundays. She'd buy me toys and clothes and just make me happy with little things. As I grew older, I had my own set of friends and I stopped going to...

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how hard is it to keep your friends close

pickoy @pickoy (733) • Philippines 3 Jun 09

When I had an open heart surgery five (5)years ago, I met this sweet and kind nurse that I get fond talking with until we became real friends. Im not really sure what ever happened to our friendship but it somehow felt like its in...

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holding on.....

bubblyapple @bubblyapple (2653) • Philippines 11 Sep 08

it is always hard for me to let go..... i just can't believe that my friends would move on....without me, that is.....it is just so hard to let go of something that you have gotten used to, gotten comfortable with, enjoyed times...

friends

holding on

relationship

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Im afraid

mamakatsarj @mamakatsarj (143) • Philippines 24 Feb 08

his getting a divorce, his wife is bipolar... and im half way across the globe...he told me he loves me and i understand when he told me he has to fix his problems first and i have to finish my Masteral... I love him... i really...

holding on

love

my heart

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do you believe in this....

larskie23 @larskie23 (866) • Philippines 19 Jun 07

A said thing about life is when you meet someone and fall in love, only to find out in the end that it was never meant to be, and that you have wasted years on someone who wasn't worth it. If that person doesn't worth it now,...

holding on

relationship

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