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When people say "let it go," what they really mean is "get over it," and that's not a helpful thing to say. it's not a matter of letting go - you would if you could. instead of "let it go," we should probably say "let it be"; this recognizes that the mind won't let go and the problem may not go away, and it allows you to form a healthier relationship with what's bothering you.
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When People Say "let It Go," What

Jon Kabat-Zinn
When people say "let it go," what they really mean is "get over it," and that's not a helpful thing to say. it's not a matter of letting go - you would if you could. instead of "let it go," we should probably say "let it be"; this recognizes that the mind won't let go and the problem may not go away, and it allows you to form a healthier relationship with what's bothering you.
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