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REV. JANICE CHYRSLER
MINDFUL JOURNEY, MARMORA, ON
“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” Lao-Tzu

To let go, first we must have a relationship with ourselves. Does our belief in ourselves rely on our name, residence, job, or
the opinion of others? If so, what happens to us when these things are taken away from us or truths are uncovered that we
would rather have been kept secret? To really discover our identity, we need to go on a very personal journey of self-
discovery. We alone hold the key to unlock our purpose and make the final choices along our path. Too often we hide
behind the fear of change, forgetting that it was through our inquisitive nature as a child that we learned new things. As
children, we knew only that we were here to learn, grow and to expand our awareness of life; believing we were filled with
endless potential.
When we refuse to make changes, whether it is changing jobs, meeting new people, leaving a negative relationship, or
learning anything new, we stifle our mind from expanding and we lock ourselves in the past. Clinging to the fears from
yesterday only robs us of any joy we could be experiencing today. Remember, we become what we think! Allowing negative
energies today to be part of our life will develop into the worry of the future and once there, not having lived our dreams
will become regrets and remorse.
Want to learn steps you can incorporate into your daily life? https://mindfuljourney.ca/let-go-and-become-all-you-
might-be/

TWEED STUDIO TOUR
This is the 24th annual studio tour. It is a self
guided tour of artists and artisans in the Madoc
and Tweed area. Come out for a drive in the
country. See what's in your backyard!"