Alisa Dennis on Letting Go of Goals in Mindfulness Meditation Practice

Alisa Dennis explores the true essence of meditation and mindfulness practice, encouraging us to let go of striving for specific outcomes.

2 April 2025

Many come to mindfulness seeking relief from anxiety or stress or to improve focus — but, as Alisa Dennis explains, while these may be by-products of the practice, they aren’t guaranteed and shouldn’t be the ultimate goal.

This teaching is excerpted from “Insight & Mindfulness,” a self-paced course on the heart of mindfulness practice.