Letting go

Letting go……What is it that we can hold on to in life? Possessions? People? Grudges? Hate? Love? We can attempt to hold on to all of these things. What do we want to take with us in life or in death? Holding on to or attaching to anything might be like rowing a boat upstream or dragging an anchor. Okay; forget analogies. For every action there is a reaction. What we think or feel can only cause us problems if we let them, attach to them (react to them). If a person is able to choose their reactions they are very fortunate. It may be that they have practiced thinking in ways that make it easier to react in positive ways. It may be that others have encouraged them. We are affected by others though we may choose how we feel about others. Admittedly, peoples lives are many and varied. I feel very fortunate to be able to think about such things. Many people are having difficulties with survival itself. Forgiving is easier when there is less to forgive or attach to.
My wishing others well may not help them. My being compassionate may not help even one individual. I probably am not compassionate enough. I do however believe that I should practice compassion and non attachment.