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Detachment is not about withdrawing from the external world; it is an inner state of tranquility where you are no longer bound by the results or outcomes.

Detachment is often misunderstood as renouncing everything we care about. However, true detachment involves cultivating inner peace and resilience, regardless of external circumstances. By practicing detachment, we can live with a free, calm mind, allowing us to engage with life deeply without over-attachment to outcomes.

While complete detachment may be challenging in everyday life, we can still cultivate it by practicing the following exercises.

1. Find the root of attachment​
Reflect on how attachment results in reactions. Ask, “Why do I feel attached to this?” You may discover deep-rooted emotions or past experiences that have resulted in the attachment. For, e.g. A person feels disappointed when their posts don’t get enough likes or comments. Reflecting on this, they realize their self-esteem is tied to external approval.

2. Observe, Don’t Absorb​
In a heated conversation, imagine a gentle “boundary” around yourself. Listen fully but focus on maintaining calm. Remind yourself, “This is their experience, not mine,” which can help you stay present and compassionate without being impacted emotionally.

3. Embrace Daily Mindfulness​
Set a mindfulness cue, like when drinking tea or washing hands, to remind yourself to pause, breathe, and observe your thoughts. This simple practice grounds you, reducing mental chatter and allowing each task to stand alone, free from judgment or attachment.

4. Cultivate Patience with Outcomes​
When setting a goal, practice visualizing it, then mentally “release” it. Say to yourself, “I’ll do my best, but the result is beyond me.” This approach prevents fixation on success or failure and promotes contentment in the effort itself.

5. Reduce Material Attachment Gradually​
Start with non-essential items like clothes, books, or gadgets. Select a few items and ask, “Would I be okay without this?” This practice frees you from dependence on the object, allowing you to feel unaffected even if it’s no longer with you tomorrow.

6. Practice Letting Go of Past Experiences​
At the end of each day, reflect on any past thoughts still holding your attention. Visualize setting these thoughts on a leaf and watching it float away in a stream. This exercise reminds you that the past is no longer your present, allowing for a peaceful detachment.

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Spiritual Wisdom

The concept of God varies according to one’s beliefs or spiritual path. In some Hindu traditions, God is seen as a separate creator of the world. In Vedanta, however, God is Brahman—an all-encompassing reality, with no separation between the divine and self. Ultimately, the essence is to acknowledge a higher existence, and then choose a path that aligns with your understanding to realize this divine presence.

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