Realizing impermanence helps release attachments from "summary" of The Beginner's Guide to Insight Meditation by Arinna Weisman,Jean Smith
Understanding the impermanent nature of things can be a powerful tool in releasing attachments. When we realize that everything in our lives, including our thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations, are constantly changing, we begin to see that holding on to things only leads to suffering. By recognizing impermanence, we can start to let go of our attachments to people, objects, and outcomes that we believe will bring us happiness. When we understand that nothing lasts forever, we can stop clinging to things that are fleeting and learn to appreciate them in ...
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