Detachment means letting go, non-attachment means letting things be. Let more be.

Non-attachment. Yup – I’m familiar with the concept: accepting what comes into our lives and allowing it to leave when it does.
It sums up smartly as what’s for you; will be for you effortlessly.

Like, ah…really?
I took some time to reflect on my attachments and the efforts required for non-attachment.
I find the principle interesting.

Situations come and go. Things do too.
I recognize the value of being independent of our life realities.
I’d like to believe that I’m very flexible.
I’m not a big astrology believer yet; I’m a Pisces. This sign is known for its go with the flow demeanor.
Rapid or slow waters: I keep at pace and I’ll adapt to the movement. I go with the flow.
Still, I am completely engaged in certain spheres of my life.

I’m attached to loved housing, physical abilities, comfortable finances, desired opportunities, friendships and love dynamics .

Thus in my life, I’ve seen them all come and go.
I’ve heard that you must sometimes fight for what you want. Fight for what you love.
But fighting or compromising are definitely “attached energies”.
You can’t fight or engage in a resolution without being connected.

If I’m connected-I’m invested.

I’m not detached if my heart is in it. This is tricky.
Maybe it comes down to a particular balance?

For myself: I observe certain tendencies.
Things and places: I’m mostly detached.
When they go: it bothers me and it clouds my clarity only for a bit.
If I stain my favorite blouse or if a precise situation obliges a housing relocation: I’ll make the most of it.

I am cool with adjusting to another surrounding or searching for a new favorite.

People is where it gets hard for me.
When I recognize that a specific relationship is not healthy for me or when the other person ends our rapport: I recognize my cue to detach but it hurts.

Detaching from relationships is  difficult for me.  My heart and my energies care for the individuals around me.

Thus, to detach: my efforts are stiffly multiplied and my feelings are carefully managed.

Wait. Ideally, before having to detach, I wouldn’t be attached.

To anyone? Could I interact with people and remain unattached?

Maybe on some levels, but not in my personnel realms.

Material things and opportunities: I will continue to practice non-attachment.
I can work on accepting what comes into my life and I will try to surrender when it leaves.
Ok, I’ll admit: maybe with a small piece of regret.

But when it comes to people, I doubt if I can remain completely non-attached.
I’ve become better at it: but it still hurts.
I try not to waste my energy: I know that other energies will appear as I release others.

Being human is a constant struggle.

I feel this reminder comes at a good time.

Alexa. Remind yourself.

This is not personal. This is the flow of life.
Easy wins, random graces, costly regrets, deceitful relations, material pleasures: they come and go.
I know how to breathe and count my blessings.
I must be vigilant: invest myself wisely and manage my expectations.
Plus, If there’s no heartbeat: it’s a little easier to let it go.

I remind myself to accept and not to dwell.
Moving through the ongoing waves will be easier.

Surrender. Non attached.