letting go

Recognition, Deep Gratitude and Letting Go – Part 2

Hello wondrous Souls,

Ever feel like you’re trying too hard to make things happen? Pushing, striving, forcing—only to find yourself exhausted and wondering why the universe hasn’t responded? What if the key to manifestation wasn’t about effort at all, but about ease? The universe flows effortlessly when you align with its rhythm, and that alignment begins with three simple yet profound steps: Recognition, Deep Gratitude, and Letting Go.

This principle teaches us a way to unlock the natural flow of abundance and opportunity. Let’s explore what this means and how you can apply it in your life today.

1. Recognition: Awareness is Key

The first step in manifestation is simply seeing things as they are. You cannot shift your reality if you do not first recognise where you stand. Recognition is not about judgment; it’s about awareness.

Take a deep breath and honestly assess your current state. What emotions are present? What beliefs are guiding your choices? What patterns are playing out in your life? When you recognise what is, you bring yourself into the present moment—the only place where transformation can truly occur.

2. Deep Gratitude: Amplifying Abundance

Once you’ve recognised your reality, the next step is gratitude. Deep Gratitude is the bridge between what is and what can be. The more you focus on what’s working, what’s beautiful, and what’s already abundant in your life, the more the universe delivers.

Pause for a moment. What do you love and what are grateful for right now? It could be something grand or something simple—the warmth of the sun, a kind word from a friend, the feeling of alignment when you are doing what you love. Love and Gratitude shifts your vibration, drawing more of that energy into your field.

Devotional Prayer, much like gratitude, is not about asking for what you want or don’t have but about deepening your connection to a divine intelligence greater than you—one that you are intrinsically a part of. It is an expression of love and devotion, a sacred moment of unity with the creative force of the universe. When we pray with gratitude rather than longing, we affirm our trust in the divine flow of life.

3. Letting Go: Trust the Process

The final step is often the hardest: letting go. This is where we step out of the way and let the universe orchestrate the details. This is not about giving up—it’s about releasing control and resistance.

We often think we need to control every aspect of our manifestations, but true creation happens when we release the need to dictate how things unfold. Trust that the universe knows the most harmonious path. What if today, instead of forcing, you simply let your life flow?

Living the Principle

These three steps—Recognition, Deep Gratitude, and Letting Go—can be woven into your daily practice. When faced with a challenge, first recognise it. When something beautiful happens, express heartfelt gratitude. And when you’ve done your part, step back and let go, allowing the rest to unfold.

Manifestation isn’t about struggling to make things happen. It’s about stepping into the natural current of creation, where ease replaces effort and synchronicities become the norm. What if today you embraced this flow? What might unfold when you simply trust that all is aligning in your favour?

Heart to Heart and with Deep Gratitude, Elizabeth

Forgiveness: The Freedom of Letting Go

Have you ever found yourself replaying past hurts over and over in your mind? Wishing things could have turned out differently, obsessing about what went wrong and running the old blame and shame repertoire? We’ve all been there – trapped in a cycle of wanting to erase a painful episode in our life story.

But true forgiveness means breaking free from that cycle. It’s about releasing our tight grip on how we wish the past could have unfolded, and making peace with what actually happened.

I’m not saying we should downplay or excuse mistreatment from others. Real forgiveness doesn’t mean dismissing the wrong done to us. Rather, it’s about liberating ourselves from carrying resentment, anger and bitterness as heavy burdens. Those loads weigh us down far more than whatever pain someone else caused initially.

When we replay the mental video loop of how we were wronged, we remain trapped with the hurt and negativity. But forgiveness opens the door and allows us to walk free into a mind space of renewal and possibility.

Truly forgiving means looking ahead instead of remaining stuck picking at the scabs of past wounds. It’s about accepting what happened, acknowledge the learning (without resentment) and embrace the present with a wise and loving heart, unencumbered by old grievances holding us back.

Of course, letting go is often easier said than done. Forgiving and letting go takes practice. Old emotional habits die hard because they often have become an emotional addiction. But simply being aware of the need to release our obsession with holding on to the unchangeable past is a powerful first step.

Little by little, we can train our minds to open, accept, heal and forgive. And there’s a beautiful lightness and freedom awaiting us when we finally let go.
Heart to Heart, Elizabeth