Lessons in Detachment

Seems like there are times in life when we must learn another lesson. Mine right now seems to be "detachment".

Here is what Dr Ellie says in her Easier Done than Said series. "Detaching occurs when I no longer look to find my sense of identity within my own accomplishments. Detachment is not passivity, it is non-positionality. I now Intend, Detach, and Take Action.

I am aware right now that this is my lesson and I am learning and accepting of it. I have been intending and taking action, while remembering to be detached. Not everything works out exactly as I think it should, that is why detachment is important...it does not cause me to feel that my "identity" is wrapped in the accomplishment. I must be growing if I am aware of the lessons. This is one of the lessons: I had intended to post a blog everyday...well that started well, was a good intention and I was taking action, then "life interrupted" . Not being attached to the result and that I did not accomplish my goal has not been harmful to my purpose or my identity, it is alright, I am still intending and taking action.

Another interesting point is that in the being aware of the lesson, I can also look back and see where other events have been teaching me, stepping out and seeing where I have been and looking forward to where I may go.

Can you look back and see your own lessons? What is life teaching you? Are you detached? Are you intending and taking action? What are you waiting for?

Rebecca Hofeldt
Horse Lovers - Free Spirit