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we must distinguish between “letting go” and “ignoring”. Sometimes, we say that we let things go, but they remain in our mind.
If we really let go by using our wisdom, if we contemplate until we see the ultimate reality, then we will see the complete separation (of phenomena). This is what we call samuccheda (extirpation). The complete utter separation that is totally apparent. It is not about us, it does not belong to us. Here, our mind will be transformed. We can see things much more clearly, according to reality. We will no longer be uncertain about our understanding. It will help to remove doubt about the natural conditions that emerge.
When practicing vipassana, if there are any questions about natural conditions, please ask. You can ask while you are relating your vipassana experience or in the evening during our dhamma discussion. This is in order to have clear insights into the natural conditions that emerge. This will help you to know and to correctly contemplate what a natural condition is and what a thought is. This is very helpful for dhamma practice. Sometimes, when we practice vipassana, we relate more about our understanding rather than the natural conditions that we experience. Then, we become consistently confused about what is correct and what is incorrect—leading us to lack clarity within ourselves.