Letting Go: Steps in the Spiritual Life

Pendle Hill Pamphlet #498 “Give over thine own willing, give over thy own running, give over thine own desiring to know or be anything.” —Isaac Penington This pamphlet explores what might get in the way of being open to the Spirit, and the joy and freedom of letting it go. The clutter that separates us from God, our essential selves, or our life’s purpose is different for everyone, and different at each stage of life. It can be material, busyness, or “inner clutter” – ways in which the ego gets in the way. We are good at some kinds of letting go, and troubled by others. Letting go is an ongoing journey and might be considered as the keystone of the spiritual life. Author: Jennifer Kavanagh Publisher: Pendle Hill, 2026 pamphlet, 31 pages