Attachment is the cause of all suffering! Wow, that’s a powerful statement, but what does it really mean? After all, aren’t we supposed to develop attachments to people, situations, and things while we’re here?

Well, at first, you may think the answer is yes. When it comes to relationships, you probably believe that attachment is even necessary. It seems to be the very glue that keeps you together.

But that’s the point! Glue – whether physical or not – shouldn’t be what’s holding you in place. Glue creates a sticky mess, often needs reapplying, and it makes you feel stuck.

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