Practicing Mel Robbins' "Let Them Theory" can relieve suffering.

The theory helps people let go of painful feelings.

The wisdom of the "let them" theory has roots in ancient Stoic philosophy.

The Let Them Theory by author and podcaster Mel Robbins may be the latest viral self-help craze that people discount as “pop” psychology. But the “let them” theory actually offers a powerful tool for the therapist’s toolbox and a potentially powerful guide to achieving inner peace. Simple on the surface but rooted in age-old wisdom, the ability to “let them” frees people from unnecessary suffering. But letting go of what we can’t control is not easy. “Let them” requires us to rise above natural feelings like jealousy, envy, anger, and the need to control others. Needless to say, reaching the “let them” state of mind requires discipline, practice, and mindfulness. Reading the book carefully, and even more than once, can provide guidance toward a peaceful state of mind if the reader is open to it.

If someone has a nicer car or house then you do, then “let them,” Robbins advises. Instead of dwelling on what others have and we don’t and........

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