Easy Come, Easy Go

Triggers:

• Wanting to Own or Control: Notice when you feel a strong need to have something, like a new gadget or a specific status symbol.
• Linking Self-Worth to Goals: When you think, “I need to achieve this to feel successful,” take it as a moment to pause.
• Expecting Something from Others: If you find yourself relying on someone to meet your needs or expectations, notice this attachment.
• “If Only” Thoughts: Whenever you think, “If only I had this, I’d be happy,” pause to reflect on what you’re attaching happiness to.

Rewards:

• More Inner Peace: Observing attachments helps you feel a calmness that doesn’t depend on outside factors.
• Stronger Resilience: Letting go of control over things makes you more adaptable and less affected by changes.
• Healthier Relationships: When you release expectations, your relationships become more genuine and relaxed.
• Greater Focus on the Present: You’ll feel more present, enjoying life as it is without needing it to be a certain way.

Wellness:

Notes:

Daily Observation: Spend 5-10 minutes daily noticing when you feel attached to something—a goal, a possession, or an expectation. Just notice without trying to change anything.

Pause and Reflect: Each time you feel attachment, pause, take a deep breath, and ask, “Do I really need this for peace?” Let yourself see it without needing to control it.

Journal Your Observations: In the evening, write about moments of attachment you noticed. Reflect on what it was and how it felt to let go a bit.

Practice Gratitude Without Needing to Hold On: Choose one thing each day to be thankful for, without feeling the need to control or keep it forever.

Let Go of Judging Yourself: If you feel attached, don’t criticize yourself. Treat each moment of attachment as a way to learn more about what brings you peace.

Weekly Reflection: At the end of each week, review your journal entries. See if there are patterns, and reflect on any moments of peace you felt by letting go of control.