Release

By Vichara

When we are familiar with our "self" we can see the obvious attachments that are perceived by our ego to posses value. When the attachment is scrutinized and recognized as it is, the attachment dissipates and there is a wonderful element of freedom that permeates your life.

litotes • \LYE-tuh-teez\ • noun
understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary

Example Sentence:
Jamie blushingly acknowledged her victory by litotes, saying that her scores were "not bad" and that she was "not displeased" with her performance.

Did you know?
Even if you've never heard the word "litotes," chances are you've encountered this figure of speech. If you've ever approved of a job well done by exclaiming "Not bad!" or told someone that you are "not unhappy" when you are ecstatic, you've even used it yourself. In fact, you might say that it would be "no mean feat" to avoid this common feature of our language! And litotes isn't only common; it's also "simple" -- etymologically speaking, that is. "Litotes" evolved from a Greek word meaning "simple," and perhaps ultimately from another Greek word meaning "linen cloth."