Let go of attachment to outcomes from "summary" of Start Where You Are by Pema Chodron
The idea of letting go of attachment to outcomes is a fundamental teaching in the practice of mindfulness. It requires us to relinquish our need for things to turn out a certain way and instead embrace whatever unfolds in the present moment. This concept can be challenging for many of us, as we are conditioned to strive for specific results and often feel disappointed or frustrated when things don't go as planned. When we become attached to a particular outcome, we are setting ourselves up for suffering. We invest all of our energy and emotions into a specific goal, and when it doesn't come to fruition, we feel a sense of loss or failure. By releasing our attachment to outcomes, we free ourselves from this cycle of expectation and disappointment. We learn to accept whatever arises with an open heart and mind, trusting that things will unfold as...
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