Do You Understand Detachment?

I’m off at 6 in the morning for golf, so  an early blog!

For years, I have heard about detachment, often loving detachment. As the child of an alcoholic who went on to be a practicing addict in several areas, it is not a term I understood, particularly with the word loving and detachment used together.

I saw the following, and it struck a chord!

Today I will practice detachment by letting go of things. I can't control.

Detachment means standing back and looking at a situation without having a hand in it. Watching fireworks is practicing detachment. Flying a kite is not. Allowing friends the freedom to have their own opinions is practicing detachment. Feeling compelled to change their minds is not. Watching a child create her own drawing is practicing detachment. Holding her hand while she draws is not. I can't control other people, their actions, or their beliefs by forcing them to act or believe as I do. Detachment helps me see the big picture, since I can see things more clearly from a distance. Today, and from now on, I will practice taking care of myself by detaching from people or situations that aren't good for me. Today I will pay close attention to when I am trying to force the issue, and I'll remember that my time would be better spent leaving it alone.

Now I better understand!

In my journey to a more abundant big life, I have learned much about detaching, the world runs just fine with me as an observer, and this is particularly true of those I live the most. In finding me and liking what I’ve become, it is much easier to let go of things!

One of the things my higher power helps me with every day. A benefit from the coaches I have had!!

Tags: Keith Bray Www.hopeserenity.ca Addiction Mentor Recovery Life Coach

Bookmark: