Letting go of attachments leads to inner peace and contentment from "summary" of Zen and the Art of Happiness by Chris Prentiss
To experience true inner peace and contentment, one must learn to let go of attachments. Attachments are things that we cling to in the belief that they will bring us happiness, security, or fulfillment. These attachments can take many forms, from material possessions to relationships to ideas and beliefs. However, the reality is that attachments only serve to bind us and prevent us from experiencing true freedom and peace. When we are attached to something, we become dependent on it for our sense of identity and well-being. We believe that without this attachment, we would be lost or incomplete. This dependency creates a cycle of desire, attachment, and suffering that keeps us trapped in a state of perpetual discontent. We are constantly seeking external validation and fulfillment, but no matter how much we acquire or achieve, it is never enough to satisfy our inner longing. The key to breaking free from this cycle is to cultivate a sense of detachment. Detachment does not mean indifference or apathy; rather, it is a state of inner freedom and non-attachment. It is the ability to let go of our attachments and desires, to release the hold they have over us, and to find peace and contentment within ourselves. By letting go of attachments, we free ourselve...
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