Innerlich loslassen

English translation: happiness means letting go (of your Self)/is simply being

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German term or phrase:	Innerlich loslassen
English translation:	happiness means letting go (of your Self)/is simply being
Entered by:	Ramey Rieger (X)

06:26 Sep 23, 2014

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German term or phrase: Innerlich loslassen

Quote from Yogi Bhajan "Glücklich sein heisst innerlich loslassen zu können" - having trouble finding the quote in English. Perhaps someone has come across it before...

Lesley Robertson MA, Dip Trans IoLET KudoZ activity Questions: 262 (3 open) (3 without valid answers) (8 closed without grading) Answers: 193 Austria
Local time: 06:52

happiness means letting go (of your Self)/is simply being

Explanation:
I read this in 'Self Knowledge' one of the Kundalini books I have.
the term 'innerlich' is a German word that is often left out of the English text. I guess it's a given in Englsih.

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Ramey Rieger (X)
Germany
Local time: 06:52

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Thank you, Ramey!
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Summary of answers provided

3 +6

happiness means letting go (of your Self)/is simply being

Ramey Rieger (X)

4 +1

letting go inwardly

Donald Jacobson

to surrender yourself [internally]

Helen Shiner

Discussion entries: 5

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1 hr confidence:

peer agreement (net): +6

happiness means letting go (of your Self)/is simply being

Explanation:
I read this in 'Self Knowledge' one of the Kundalini books I have.
the term 'innerlich' is a German word that is often left out of the English text. I guess it's a given in Englsih.

Ramey Rieger (X)
Germany
Local time: 06:52
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 8

Grading comment

Thank you, Ramey!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)

agree

oa_xxx (X): good point about "innerlich"

1 hr

-> Thanks Orla, is there an in there in there?

agree

Andreas Gerold: Natürlich gibt es auch Fälle, in denen es glücklich macht, äußerlich loszulassen – z.B. schwere Gegenstände, die von Bord eines Schiffs / aus einem Flugzeug fallen :-)

3 hrs

-> In der TAT!

agree

Melanie Meyer: Yes - now, if I could only put that into practice.... :-)

5 hrs

-> Well, there's always the 12-step program. You are not alone!

agree

Usch Pilz: You go!

7 hrs

-> We go!

agree

Michael Martin, MA: This sounds like the English version has been around a bit longer than the German version...

8 hrs

-> Yea, about 60,000 years, if you ask the Native American Holy Men and Women.

agree

Harald Moelzer (medical-translator): definitely... ;-))

1 day 1 hr

-> Thank your Harald, how about letting go of TAXES?! that would be a kind of material happiness, wouldn't it?

6 hrs confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

letting go inwardly

Explanation:
Let us not get confused here. By letting go, I don’t mean surrendering or giving up, but rather letting go of the stories we tell ourselves that we can’t do something, the expectations and judgments we experience as we move through our practice, and our egos that push us too hard. So often these judgments and harsh criticisms hold us back, keeping us from our true potential, hiding us from the brilliance within. - See more at: http://yoganonymous.com/capricious-yogi-rachel-wallmuller-yo...

In the November 2009 issue of Yoga Journal, the article “great escapes” describes four types of yoga retreats: home, do-it-yourself (with friends), urban, and luxury. I was relieved that they covered a variety of retreats, which mean wildly different things to different people.

The word “retreat” literally means to withdraw, and I subscribe to that definition. My ideal yoga retreat would be inwardly focused, a major departure from my normal life. By “departure,” I don’t necessarily mean leaving home. The setting can be familiar or foreign (although novelty does make an impression). Rather, this departure must be mental: a separation from my everyday idea of myself.

in or on, or relating to, the inside or inner part;
internally.
privately;
secretly:
Inwardly, he disliked his guest.
within the self; mentally or spiritually:
He promised to stay inwardly calm.

Reference: http://blog.gaiam.com/quotes/topics/letting-go/
Reference: http://www.wordreference.com/definition/inwardly

Donald Jacobson
United States
Local time: 23:52
Native speaker of: English

11 hrs confidence:

to surrender yourself [internally]

Explanation:
So much of what is written about Yogi Bhajan's sayings or teachings in respect of happines is about surrending oneself to the Infinite, to God's grace, et. or forgetting oneself. I can't find an exact translation, but I would personally go with 'surrender' in your context.

http://www.3ho.org/3ho-lifestyle/aquarian-age/power-surrende...

http://www.spiritvoyage.com/40GS_releaseFear/day23.html

When I met Yogi Bhajan, he told me, "If you want to be happy, forget about yourself—and serve others." And he gave me an avenue for service; he gave me the privilege of teaching Kundalini Yoga. Teaching has been one of my greatest joys. As many of you know, the oath of a Kundalini Yoga Teacher is, "I'm not a woman, I'm not a man, I'm not a person, I'm not myself, I'm a Teacher." And this affirmation of "forgetting about oneself" works the magic of allowing you to be an instrument to bring hope and inspiration to others, as well as to share a life-transforming technology. And, of course, this makes you feel wonderful.
http://www.3ho.org/3ho-lifestyle/prosperity/attitude-gratitu...

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Note added at 11 hrs (2014-09-23 18:25:57 GMT)
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Goodness me, the above should read "happiness is about surrendering oneself". I must be tired (I am tired).

Helen Shiner
United Kingdom
Local time: 05:52
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 32

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