Yoda on Detachment
“Death is a natural part of life. Rejoice for those around you who transform into the Force. Mourn them do not. Miss them do not. Attachment leads to jealously. The shadow of greed, that is.”
- Yoda
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Perfume Said,
February 12, 2009 @ 11:21 am
Wow! Yoda huh?
Wise, he is! LOL
I guess we should rejoice for those who leave one life form for another are reducing their karma and hopefully reducing the lives they need to live.
Not mourning your loved ones is so difficult. It seems illogical, cold and inhumane according to the way humanity is defined/understood by most.
I guess, attachment does lead to jealousy. Why did my …. pass so early? Her … got to see her get married but mine didn’t. You have had years with your brother, I never met mine! Although it’s so hard, it’s a dark place which we should try and avoid.
Greed? I haven’t thought of it like that before. It makes sense though. You want to hold on to them for you. So your life is smoother. Because you want them for longer.
Close links with selfishness but I guess all of these desires and emotions cross over a lot.
All things to try and keep in mind.