The principle of nonattachment is often misunderstood as a practice of detaching oneself from the world. In reality, the core meaning of nonattachment is to detach oneself from the idea that the world defines who we are. People define their own world, and in order to do so, they need to begin with understanding themselves. This can be achieved through practices such as nonattachment meditation or yoga, or even by simply taking time throughout the day to observe where external factors are influencing one’s definition of self. As people consciously release these external labels, their inner
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