Detachment and letting God in

“When I detach my mind from what is troubling me, my problems often solve themselves. Or it may be that leaving them to God gives Him a chance to take a hand in my affairs.” (ODAT, 29 May)

How I detach:

1. Assess the situation.

2. Figure out if there anything I can and should do.

3. Do that.

4. Stop thinking about it.

For this to work I have to unwind the investment in material outcomes. This means resolving to be cheerful and at peace whatever happens.