Detachment means “freedom from emotion.”
Letting someone else’s behavior determine how we feel at every turn is irresponsible. Our emotions should be determined by us, not by someone else. But no doubt we have spent years confusing the boundaries that separate us from other people. Whether at work or at home, we have too often let someone else’s “insanity” affect how we behave and how we feel.
At first, it may seem insensitive not to react to others’ problems or negative behavior. We may fear they’ll think we simply don’t care about them. Learning that it is far more caring to let other people handle their own lives takes time and patience. But with practice, it will begin to feel comfortable. In fact, in time it will feel freeing and wonderful.
I will work on detachment today, knowing that in time the rewards will come.
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It’s very difficult at first to detach yourself from others, as “Survival Guilt” sets in. Once you’ve sailed through those turbulent waters, it’s clear sailing from then on! A sense of liberation and freedom is felt!
That is very true. Thank you for that.