Attachments are not Set in Stone

7/2/2017

We as human beings have physical, mental and spiritual needs and desires. Most of our needs and desires are met in relationship contexts. How our needs and desires are fulfilled makes a significant difference in our healthy growth and development. We need to cultivate wisdom to fulfill each other's needs and desires.

As human beings we all experience suffering in varying degrees. One of the main reasons for our suffering is our craving and intense neediness. Such a state of mind leads to not enough set of mind. When the mind is set on or fixated on that set point, there is always going to be more craving and more grabbing and more suffering.We get heavily and chronically attached or addicted to our craving resulting in ongoing suffering. People who are connected with us also suffer by our wanting more and more from other persons. They feel trapped by our neediness and unreasonable expectations. Both get caught up in this energy draining vicious cycle.

Suffering is an opportunity for growth if we keep our mind and heart awakened and open. Our suffering can be a gateway to awakening. First we need to recognize and accept that we are unhappy. We need to have a clear intention of working on our suffering.With confidence we do the inner mindfulness work starting with breath mindfulness by letting the waves of hurtful thoughts, feelings and emotions come and go. Such introspective mindfulness work requires consistency, resolution and dedication. It is not how much time but how we use our time that heals us.
I have been practicing mindfulness and teaching mindfulness for quite some time. Such practice turns thorns of suffering into flowers of fulfillment and happiness.

May we remain aware of self-created suffering and gain wisdom for making right choices!

4 Comments

Karthic

7/5/2017 10:08:20 am

I like your statement " It is not how much time but how we use our time that heals us."
Further, Pl help us distinguish between attachment for items that are discretionary versus working hard for items(physical, and not so physical) items that are basic necessities.
Namaste

Karthic

7/25/2017 02:39:55 pm

Craving for things and people is the root cause of attachment and suffering .A chronic sesns of hankering and not having enough is the sign of attachment. Attachment binds us and others in relationship and drains our energy.

Our basic needs weather physical or psychological need to be taken care of. But when we feel obsessed for having and possessing things or people then we create dissatisfaction and suffering.

7/5/2017 09:40:20 pm

I remember having a discussion with you about "attachment" a few months ago. Here, I believe you are referring to attachment that hinders the evolution of one's consciousness. It is my humble experience that anything hinders that process of evolution leads to suffering. Unfortunately, the social conditioning is such that neediness, addictions and craving are confused with manifestations of love or passion for life. Contentment may be interpreted as failure or lack of interest.
I agree with you completely that we "need the wisdom to make the right choices." It is also important to have people who understand and support your choices....the journey may become just a little easier!
Namaste.

7/25/2017 02:55:36 pm

If we do not come in the way, life evolves and flourishes. Attacment disrupts the natural flow of energy.As we become and remain mindfully aware of the obstacles we create and consciously remove them, we feel the flow of energy.

Our relationship with nature and people in our life thrives and prospers if we remain mindful of the the obstructions we create and work on them.When we relate to ourselves and to each other this way, we feel life blossoming everyday. What we need to do mindful efforts for life to blossom.

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Attachments are not Set in Stone

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