Understanding Non-Attachment
In this episode, I explore the concept of non-attachment, clarifying that it's not about indifference or letting go of possessions, but rather about not allowing things to possess or control us. I explain that attachment stems from a misunderstanding of impermanence, using the Parable of the Raft and the idea of life as a comma, not a period, to illustrate how clinging to things that are past their time leads to suffering. Key takeaways include understanding that "everything breaks," loving others in a way that allows them to feel free, and recognizing that goals are tools, not anchors. This practice of non-attachment offers a path to freedom, applicable to relationships, goals, and our moment-to-moment experience, ultimately helping us to accept change and ease our fears.
