The Buddha says that, “Attachment is the origin and the root of suffering; hence it is the cause of suffering.”  Attachment is an attraction or a like which we express in many different ways to situations, people, and possessions.  This concept has sometimes been defined as a condition that can either create some form of emotional or intellectual like or dislike.  It is human nature to identify with people, situations, and possessions from a very personal point of view.  We cannot participate objectivity in any situation because we are constantly projecting our thoughts and believes onto others.

Detachment is a very powerful word.  We have been taught that detachment is to resist something we are attached or attracted to.  This is where the negative qualities of the human mind come to the surface and make a person insensitive and self-centered. Reactions that happen due to the influence of such negative individual traits can often lead to friction and disharmony.  To begin to overcome these traits we should not avoid situations in life or even in ourselves.  We should learn to accept the existence of the things that are around us.  Once we have accepted them and learn there characteristics, then we will begin the process of living from non-attachment.  The Sanskrit (ancient Hindu text) meaning of non-attachment is to be free from attachment without rejecting anything.  It symbolizes a state of mind that is continuously observing the makeup of events but somehow remain unaffected by them.  This can easily be achieved if we can increase our awareness to see the reality behind things. 

What I have noticed is that once we are attached or attracted to something or someone, the possessive qualities of our character and ego manifest.  This attachment can be positive or negative.  And our goal is to always look at the positive side of all of our attachments.  We must understand that when attachment is negative it is limiting, but when it is positive, it is freeing.  Being on the positive side of our attachments gives a different vision and vibration to the things and people that we are attached to. 

So, our goal here is to understand that positive attractions or attachments are known as non-attachment.  This would mean accepting situations without reacting negatively to them.  In his prayer to GOD, St. Fracis Assisi said, “Make me an instrument of Thy peace.  Where there is conflict let me show love.” This is a very practical view point that we can all live by.

“The awakened sages call a person wise when all his undertakings are free from anxiety about results.”  - Krishna

Your affirmation for the next thirty days is, “In my appreciation, I offer no resistance.”

Love, Light and Blessings

AdohrSpirit