Finding Peace in Detachment
I've begun to notice what happens in my body when I become attached to a particular outcome.
It's as if I'm being called to practice detachment in real time.
Attachment can creep up on us and usually begins in the form of excitement.
This excitement leads us to imagine what it would be like to be, do or have that thing, situation (or person) and this is where it starts, because we want it in that exact form.
In the form we've imagined and have emotionally invested in.
For many years, I've held a desire to host a Reiki retreat outside the UK but I've never really explored it.
This year, that desire led me to save retreat spaces as I came across them... nothing more.
Then this week, I came across the ideal space! I could see myself there with my students and clients. I was picturing the activities and swimming in the pool 😅
So I found myself enquiring about the space.
Whilst I waited for a reply, I noticed how my energy suddenly shifted from flow and excitement to attachment.
It now had to be that venue or my vision was over.
I decided to pause.
WHAT WAS HAPPENING
Whenever we feel anxiety, fear, doubt, neediness or desperation over something we want, this creates strong resistant energy.
This self-induced energy prevents what we want from coming to us.
We're moving into a scarcity mindset, closing down all other opportunities. We're no longer trusting the flow of life and are instead seeking to control the outcome.
The mind thinks it knows best so the wisdom of the heart is pushed aside.
MOVING FROM ATTACHMENT TO DETACHMENT
To maneuver back into flow...
1. Become aware that you have moved into attachment
2. Notice the feeling and possible tightness in your body
3. Breathe more deeply and slowly
4. When you feel relaxed, affirm the following :
'Although I would like it to manifest this way, I am open to it coming in other ways that will also serve me and bring me joy
I know it can come in many other forms
If not this, then something better is coming to me as I know that what is for me cannot pass me by
I let go and trust in the wisdom of the Universe / God / The Divine / My Higher Self / Source (Insert what resonates with you)
When I went through this process, I felt a real appreciation for my life so far. I also felt a softness in my body when I thought about the venue. No more clinging energy. ✨
No matter the outcome, I was grateful to be shown what could be possible but it didn't have to be this venue.
I knew I would be guided to where I'm meant to be.
Let me know if you try the detachment steps or if you have something else that works for you.
With love and light
Gwen x
