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“Not picking and choosing doesn’t mean that you have to cultivate being detached. You can try that, sure. But then you find you’re terribly attached to your non-attachment. Like you’re proud of your humility.” - Alan Watts

What’s an idea that you know is right/better but makes you feel a little uncomfortable?
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Dr. Monali Desai 2y ago

Eating less processed sugar 😅 I didn't totally understand this quote

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Samah 2y ago

Less processed sugar is an important one! 💪

My understanding of the quote is it invites a balance in being proud, especially of things you’ve worked hard for. To hold that pride lightly, from a distance. Not to get too attached to being so and so or this or that. Not to create a vice of an excessive attachment to anything and spoil the benefits of whatever commendable thing you are getting attached to. To let go, to seek balance and to keep living.

Too serious for a Friday morning but I’m holding it lightly. 😅