Renunciation

ஒருவன் எந்தப் பொருளிலிருந்து, எந்தப் பொருளிலிருந்து பற்று நீங்கியவனாக இருக்கின்றானோ, அந்தந்தப் பொருளால் அவன் துன்பம் அடைவதில்லை.

ஒருவன் பல வகையான பற்றுகளில் எந்த ஒன்றை விட்டு விட்டாலும், குறிப்பிட்ட அந்தப் பற்று காரணமாக வரும் துன்பம், அவனை அணுகுவதில்லை

Wanting something too much can make us fear losing it. We may spend hours worrying about money, belongings, or praise. The lesson is to loosen your hold on things. Letting go of one attachment removes the pain that attachment brings. It does not mean every other trouble will disappear.

Personal

You stop needing the newest phone, so keeping your old one no longer upsets you.

Workplace

You let go of needing praise for every task, so quiet days feel less disappointing.

Family

You stop clinging to one holiday plan, so a change feels less upsetting.

Society

Neighbors let go of having the finest house, so comparing homes no longer troubles them.

Decision-making

Notice which choice comes from wanting something you feel you must have.

Integrity

Let go of needing praise, so hiding a mistake feels less tempting.

Communication

Release the need to win every argument, so disagreement feels less painful.

Leadership

Loosen your hold on your own plan, so changes feel less threatening.

Governance

Public officials can release their need for praise, making criticism less personally painful.

When leading others, practice letting go of your need for praise. You can guide people without feeling hurt whenever thanks are missing.

“What are you holding onto today that makes you worry about losing it?”