What do you think about when someone is talking about attachment? At Technalink, we find that most people consider the term in regards to personal relationships and the way that individuals feel about one another. While this is definitely true, it can be important to realize that we all have relationships with other things, including concepts, ideas, and even tangible objects. In this manner, attachment expands to become a very significant concept.
Relationships Are All The Same
It can actually be good that interpersonal relationships are the first thing that comes to mind, because in reality, even the way we interact with our thoughts and ideals can be compared to this familiarity. We find that it can be really good to consider relationships that are more dysfunctional, and especially where there is a power structure imbalanced. It is this imbalance in power between individuals that creates the attachment, since the disempowered person begins to feel a need for the one in control.
On this tangible level, the attachment that is exhibited is obviously negative, and counter to either personal or professional progress. However, what happens if we substitute a concept or a goal for the individual that has the greater control in the relationship. Now, the individual who feels disempowered is resulting from attachment to an outcome, but is still in the same position of feeling helpless and hopeless.
Do You Know Where You Are?
Another great concern is that issues of attachment can also blind you to where you are right now. It may not be the place that you were expecting to be, but that does not invalidate all the potential that is still present. In this way, letting go of attachment also gives you the ability to be present now, and that also means that you can take action now.
This concept of being here now also applies to the attachments that can arise from emotions like envy and jealousy. We should always remember that when we compare our lives to those of others, we are also giving away our own power to live life in the present tense. As a result, prosperous opportunities, and even just gratitude for current blessings become overlooked.
In the end, where you are is where you should be. Forcing situations and attempting to control them is ultimately counter to your own true expression for alignment and cooperation, and is a place that comes into being through actions which show intent. Learning to know that you are always in the right place lets you align with other, and with the truth of your self.
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