Let go of attachments from "summary" of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Zen Living by Gary R. McClain,Eve Adamson
Attachments can be defined as the emotional ties we have to things, people, ideas, or outcomes. These ties can be positive or negative, and they can be strong or weak. Attachment can be a source of comfort and security, but it can also be a source of suffering. Attachment can prevent us from fully experiencing the present moment, because we are always looking to the past or the future. In Zen practice, letting go of attachments means releasing our emotional ties to things, people, ideas, and outcomes. It means accepting things as they are without trying to change them or hold on to them. Letting go of attachments does not mean that we stop caring about things or people. It means that we stop expecting things to be a certain way, and we stop trying to control things that are beyond our control. Letting go of attachments requires mindfulness and awareness. It requires us to be present in the moment and to observe our attachments without judgment. It requires us to recognize when attachment is causing us suffering and to let go of it. Letting go of attachments is a process that takes time and practice. It is not something that happens overnight, and it requires patience and perseverance.- We can experience greater freedom and peace of mind. We can live more fully in the present moment and appreciate the beauty and wonder of life. Letting go of attachments allows us to be more open and accepting, and it can help us to cultivate compassion and empathy for ourselves and others. Ultimately, letting go of attachments can lead to a deeper sense of connection and unity with all beings.
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