“You might have encountered the ‘let them’ theory inspired by the book of the same name by
motivational speaker Mel Robbins. . . . Another book with a similar message [is] How to Let
Things Go . . . . Perfectly designed for modern readers . . . it provides a deeply practical
approach to life.” — Buddhistdoor Global Feeling overwhelmed? Step away from life's demands
and free yourself up for what matters with this succinct and sensible guide by the Zen Buddhist
author of the international bestsellers The Art of Simple Living and Don't Worry . Amid the
relentless cycle of news social media emails and texts it can be hard to know when if ever
you can take a break from everything clamoring for your attention. The internationally
bestselling Buddhist monk Shunmyo Masuno offers a radical message: You can leave it all be and
indeed sometimes the best thing you can learn is how to do nothing. How to Let Things Go will
teach you to: Lesson #2: Give people space—being caring and being nosy are not the same
thing. Lesson #15: Remember that social media is a tool and nothing more. Lesson #19: Let a
relationship come to an end rather than force it. Lesson #40: Think of letting things go not as
throwing them away but as setting them free. Lesson #75: Make decisions in the light of the
morning—don't rush into them. Lesson #90: Slow down and take more breaks. With these and
ninety-three other practical tips you can abandon the futile pursuit of trying to control
everything and discover the key to a fulfilling social life individual well-being and a
calmer more focused mind.
