Unhealthy attachment refers to the situation when individuals connect their entire sense of self or identity to things, relationships, and/or beliefs. The error is in believing and acting as if impermanent things were permanent. This is a lot like perfectionism—it is a way, in essence, to fight with reality and push against what is natural and real. Such attachment results in the fear of losing them or the desire to accumulate more, which ultimately leads to making choices based on external circumstances rather than one's inner values. It can also make the nature ebbs and flows of life seem so
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