I'm excited to continue our exploration of the Buddhist view of attachment. Excited but wondering who on earth I think I am to undertake such a venture.
As the fog in my mind cleared, it became evident that I'm a person who needs a consultant! A person knowledgeable about Buddhism. A person who practices meditation. Vicki Goldsmith, a Buddhist who has meditated since the flood of 1993, fits both those requirements. I emailed her.
"Oh, sure, Nicky. I'd love to help. People sometimes think non attachment means not caring about anything or anyone, but it is about not basing your happiness on that connection, on realizing the impermanence of that thing or relationship.
I am buying countertops right now, and I love the pattern I've chosen, but I have to stay aware that if the house burns down, I'll be fine without the countertops."
Thank you Vicki! If you have questions for Vicki - send them to me by replying to this email. We will continue to learn more in the next few posts.
Thanks for exploring the mystery of Buddhism - N. Mendenhall
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