”The Source of All Suffering Is Attachment”
“ Many are familiar with this quote and usually attribute it to possessions, sometimes people they are in a relationship with. But what if these attach... View More”The Source of All Suffering Is Attachment”
“ Many are familiar with this quote and usually attribute it to possessions, sometimes people they are in a relationship with. But what if these attachments are to our emotions, to the impact of past events on our life . Using childhood as an example, a young child loves their parents and seeks love and acceptance from them. If it is not there or there is abuse present , the child is changed for life if this is not faced . But facing the emotion is difficult, especially when treated the same way later in life. It becomes a trigger in our life , bringing up emotions and sometimes behaviors we don’t like .
If one can recognize that often the abused grows up to become an abuser we gain insight into our healing . The abuser most likely suffered abuse in their life and suffers as you did . Recognizing this we can now see them as human beings, in pain , and sharing our pain . Now with understanding, we can begin to let go of the attachment of the trauma , forgiving ourselves of our perceived shortcomings, let go of the pain and blame and our attachment to it .
This allows us to show compassion to a fellow suffering human . Over time we become less triggered as well as more compassionate, breaking the chain of abuse and beginning a chain of compassion and love .
Do not become attached to things , people or emotions. Be understanding, with yourself and others, be compassionate with yourself and others , bring love into your life and give it freely.”
- Ray Spirit Wolf.
