Defensiveness comes from a lack of self-acceptance. If someone has an issue about something we accept in ourselves, their judgments won’t sting or stick. However, if we’re constantly blaming and shaming ourselves internally, we’ll often hear the words of others as criticism, even when it’s not, and plummet straight into defense mode. If you notice yourself going over that edge, stop and go within. Find in your body the sensations that are driving you to protect what you don’t want to face. Tell yourself that you’re ready to acknowledge and feel it…
Then watch it heal.
Jarl and Steve
Hmm..okay I am indifferent when I don’t care.i can let go of the result of my effort not that I am indifferent to my results.
When they say to live in let go is this what they mean to discard your concerns about the results
There are many commentaries on the Bhagavad Gita. A large part of the message is to live life according to your internal compass, work sincerely and let go of the fruits of your labor. Needing to accomplish something this depending upon the fruits of your labor. Satisfaction comes consistently when you derive it from the labor itself. It doesn’t advise doing nothing, but rather enjoying the process rather than the goal. The process is always NOW. The goal is always later.
Steve
Hi mam
What’s the difference between letting go and indifference?
Love
Sarath
Hi Sarath, You wouldn’t need to let go of anything you’re indifferent about. Indifference means you don’t really care about something. Letting go means you stop focusing on or torturing yourself over something that you can’t do anything about or that isn’t really your business. 🙂