Being Ready to Stay or to Go
How do we discern when we are ready to make a change or not—to do the right thing? Dr. David Richo, psychotherapist, teacher and writer, discusses practices that support us in listening to and trusting our inner wisdom. We will then have the confidence to follow through with our decisions.
Dr. David Richo is a psychotherapist, writer, and workshop leader whose work emphasizes the benefits of mindfulness and loving kindness in personal growth and emotional well-being. He is the author of several books including the book we are discussing in this episode Ready: How to Know When to Stay and When to Go. Dave was with us previously when we talked about his book Triggers: How We Can Stop Reacting and Start Healing.
Dave Richo’s Website: davericho.com
YOGA HOUR TEAM COMMENTS:This is a very interesting discussion with Dr. David Richo on how to know when to stay to make a situation work or when it is time to make a change. I truly connected to the role meditation plays in learning to listen and trust our small voice within. Through mindfulness and meditation, we pay attention to our own inner wisdom, opening to the awareness of the mysterious timing of the universe. Dr. Richo shared a list of criteria to help decide when it is time to go rather than to stay, along with meditations and affirmations. He believes that when the time is right, we are automatically given the grace for change, getting help beyond ourselves.
DR. TRUJILLO’S COMMENTS: In this conversation, Dave Richo and I discussed the dilemma that many people face: when to stick with something (a job, relationship, or even a religion), or when it’s time to let go. I appreciated Dave’s perspective that holding on too long is often due to fear or doubting ourselves, and letting go too soon is often related to doubting the power of love. The question of timing of these decisions is critical, and we can be guided by our inner wisdom, that still, small voice within. Dave also shared some quotes for contemplation and journaling when we are wresting with these questions, from his new book Ready: How to Know When to Go and When to Stay.