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LONERWOLF
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True non-attachment is quite the opposite: it allows us to live in this world fully, without being attached to people, things or thoughts that create suffering.
Here are a few perspectives from major spiritual traditions on non-attachment.
When we come to non-attachment, then we can understand the marvelous mystery of the universe: how it is intense activity and at the same time intense peace, how it is work every moment and rest every moment.
Consider the trees which allow the birds to perch and fly away without either inviting them to stay or desiring them never to depart. If your heart can be like this, you will be near to the Way.
He who is attached to things will suffer much.
Attach not thyself to anything unless in it thou seest the reality of God.
Detachment is not that you should own nothing, but that nothing should own you.
Non-attachment is not about being a cold or emotionally dead brick wall, instead, it’s about learning how to let go of the thoughts and emotions that create suffering.
Once we can stop being so attached to our thoughts, we experience tremendous relief,
When we can simply allow life to unfold naturally without being attached to outcomes, beliefs, feelings or opinions, then we experience true non-attachment.
Picture this process of detachment like being an ice cube that slowly melts down into a puddle of flowing water. Water, like the prac...
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POWEROFPOSITIVITY
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I honestly think these are some great advice and suggestions Rachel has given to us. I would love to if you check out her full blog.
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