Peace and joy await when you allow others to make their own decisions, even if you think they are bad decisions.

It is deeply freeing and surprisingly energizing when you stop trying to fix other people.

Pearls of Wisdom:

• Letting go of trying to fix others not giving up—it's trusting others to be on their own journey.

• Trying to manage, fix, or protect everyone is a hidden source of burnout and energy depletion.

• Showing up with "loving amusement" rather than control is a powerful act of mindful compassion.

• The gesture of "hands wide open" brings curiosity, calm, and even play into the present moment.

• Choosing peace often looks like not engaging, not defending, and simply saying: "How interesting."

Reflection Questions:

• Where am I over-functioning in my relationships or at work?

• Where can I release control and choose presence and curiosity instead?

• What might it feel like to meet life with hands wide open?

• What do I notice when I stop managing and fixing?

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Thank you for listening and being part of this community.

Nothing shared in the Healing Medicine Podcast is medical advice.