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Are you stressed out and weighed down by life’s endless problems, big and small?
Buddhist philosophy has long taught that attachment is the root of suffering. But you don’t have to join a monastery to embrace a practice of non-attachment. You’ve got a much simpler tool at your disposal: Just say, “F*ck it!”
No really, hear me out. Those two simple words can act as a powerful release valve for the pent-up anxiety, frustration, and negative emotions that come from clinging too tightly to problems and stressful situations. “F*ck it” is the modern spiritual mantra for letting that sh*t go.
By saying “F*ck it,” you temporarily release your emotional attachment to the issue at hand. You shed that heavy burden of anger, sadness, or worry. This clearing of mental clutter allows you to approach the problem more calmly and rationally when you’re ready to reengage with it, if you choose to at all.
Now, to be clear, saying “F*ck it” doesn’t mean you’ve given up or stopped caring altogether. You haven’t resigned yourself to apathy. It’s more like you’ve pressed the reset button, giving yourself room to breathe, regroup, and respond more intentionally.
So go ahead, try it out! When you spill coffee on your clothes, when the kids are being obnoxious brats, when you get irrationally angry waiting in a long line, when you get stuck in traffic, when you can’t find your keys, say: “F*ck it!” It’s calming, it’s therapeutic, and it adds some silly levity to aggravating situations.
Make “F*ck it” your new mindfulness mantra. Detach from the draining emotional turmoil and feel the refreshing liberation of not giving a f*ck, at least for a delicious moment. You may find that practicing this foul-mouthed letting go brings more lightness and humor into your life. After all, not taking your problems too seriously might just be the most serious solution of all.
And if you like guided meditations with a little bit of humor, watch the video below.
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