Somewhere I read these lines:
"Detachment doesn't mean you should own nothing, it means nothing should own you."
Few years ago, when I was in my twenties, I was too attached with my appearances. Like most of the normal young men of my age, I was also conscious about my clothes, hair-style and over all outer appearance. With each passing day, I realize that inner appearance is more important than outer appearance. Every moment millions of skin cells die, new cells born.. this is a continuous process till one dies.
For past few days, I was suffering dental problems. Today, after fixing my appointment with the dentist, had to take decision about removing my two wisdom teeth. They were with me for many years, part of physical me. I laid on the chair and after a routine procedure from dentist, she extracted two teeth one by one. I was looking at them with gratitude thinking that now I have to live rest of my life without them. I was feeling sense of detachment.
I feel like sharing some quotes related with detachment:
1. The detachment isn't a separation from life but the absolute freedom within your mind to explore living.
2. Attachment is the great fabricator of illusions; reality can be obtained only by someone who is detached.
3. Life is not only about learning new things, it is also about letting go something old.
4. To spare oneself from grief at all cost can be achieved only at the price of total detachment, which excludes the ability to experience happiness.
5. The essence of the Way is detachment.
May we all learn the quality of detachment.
God bless!!
