But, as your saints teach and we have always known, attachment enslaves you. Only those free from it see the world as it really is and have power over themselves and all things.

About This Quote

The concept of attachment is one that has been faced by people since the beginning of time. It is so embedded in our society that it is hard to even think about without being reminded of it. However, it is important to understand what attachment means and how it can be overcome. Firstly, it is not a bad thing.

There are two types of attachment. The first is the type that binds us to things that hold value or importance to us. The second type of attachment is the kind that binds us to harmful things.

If you have either type of attachment, you are attached to something that will hurt you in some way, whether there is a direct loss or just an emotional drain. When we attach ourselves to something that will grieve or harm us, we can become trapped and find ourselves stuck in a cycle where we will suffer unnecessarily.

Source: Autumn Princess, Dragon Child

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1. But, as your saints teach and we have always known, attachment enslaves you. Only those free from it see the world as it really is and have power over themselves and all things.

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