Most of us have addictions or attachments. Some of them are not healthy for our physical bodies. Having them can be a distraction, at the least. They are ways for us to distract ourselves from our divine nature, from the profound inner being that we find in the silence. Sometimes, these attachments are called “relationships” or “love”. Spiritual teacher, OSHO, says that only those people who are capable of being alone are capable of love. He’s not talking about a simple “I love you” towards another, but of sharing so deeply, without possessing the other, without attachment or addiction. Their happiness resides within themselves and not within another person. You could be capable of being alone, but only because you are too fearful of being with someone. So, there’s more to it. Being capable of being alone and loving yourself. When you are as happy alone as with someone, that is love. It’s not the definition of love, though it is an example of what happens. When you are capable of loving yourself, love overflows and spills onto others.
If you find there is an attachment, use this as an opportunity to uncover more of yourself. If this doesn’t happen and you drop the attachment without looking within, it will return stronger next time. This is like removing a cyst or taking pain medication. Find out why they are there, otherwise other warning signals (physical manifestations) will take their place. The next time you reach for an attachment, ask yourself what the cause may have been.
Attachments and addictions can be drugs and food or a type of relationship. But, they can also be yoga, meditation, seminars, workshops and seeking spiritual enlightenment. Attachments can be physical objects that carry certain memories. Letting go of objects that are no longer serving us really does much to clear the way, lighten the load and release the energy that is within those things. I have found that just spending a few moments with each item and honoring its place in my life, helped to fully release that item. This process also decreases your storage costs. One thing that helped me too was thinking that if anything happened to me, I wanted less for others to have to deal with, sort through and get rid of. The more that I let go of, the more room in my consciousness, more empty space and more peace. Mostly, we have an attachment to the outcome. We want things to turn out a certain way and will work very hard to try and make it happen. Going on a trip of faith really assisted me in realizing non-attachment to a specific outcome. I received so much more! Here’s a list of what I experienced by releasing the attachment to control or plan the journey:
No motorcycle break-downs – Though the motorcycle was a beautiful, blue BMW, it was over 12 years old, with no normal/low-beam headlight (only high-beam), a critical oil leak and driven in all weather condition with a full load. It performed flawlessly.
No speeding tickets – During the trip, I normally travel between 75-90 mph.
Speaking Engagement – Helen completely organized an event (“Delicious Dialog, Heart Opening & Sound Healing”) at Unity Church in Washington, which also allowed me to promote and pre-sell my book.
Gifts – I was gifted all manner of things, such as: orgone generator, crystals, books, greeting cards and a Native American flute.
Publisher/Editor contacts – I met publishers, John and Prema Lia Thompson from Illuminated Arts in Washington, who also became dear friends. John helped to heal a sore back that I was experiencing and Prema Lia gave me a spontaneous psychic reading that was right on. John also encouraged and guided me with ways to get One White Stone published and in front of publishers of very popular books of similar theme.
Food & Lodging – If there wasn’t camping available, I always was provided a place to stay and food to eat. Sometimes, even laundry facilities and other amenities. Connection with friends and family became stronger and I always felt that it was mutually-beneficial.