Detachment

Let nothing disturb you. Let nothing frighten you. Everything passes away except God.
--Saint Theresa

Learning to detach may be the most demanding and difficult part of this program. Detachment means being filled with closeness and love toward someone, yet knowing we cannot fix or protect that person. It means we can be in emotional contact but don't have to react to someone else's issues. We respond from our own center with what is fitting for us. Being detached means we allow others to be in the hands of God because we cannot live their lives for them. Detachment gives us an inner calm, an acceptance of our limits, and the freedom to live our own lives with integrity.

Detachment is a skill in living, and like other skills, we can practice it. Gradually, it becomes a natural response. True detachment takes root and grows within us over a period of time as we deepen our relationship with the Steps and with our Higher Power.

Today, I turn to God as my eternal rock for strength in learning to become detached.

[Ann]

Let nothing disturb you. Let nothing frighten you. Everything passes away except God.

What a calming thought. Thanks Doug.

Hugs
Ann

[nodope]

I forgot about that quote. Saint Theresa Of Avila. She was a really cool lady.

Thank you so much, Doug

[Pepsifreek007]

It gives me a sense of comfort. How to handle my own relationships that I have. Thank You Doug for that thought.