Not getting attached to negative thoughts and outside noise that you can’t control provides you with inner strength, and greater resiliency to look at the world with curiosity, growth perspective and become the witness.
The first step to develop the skill of non-attachment, is to acknowledge what is happening, what you’re feeling and your behaviours. Although it’s painful to look at the truth it offers the ability to take control, discern and set boundaries.
The second step after acknowledging is to allow reality as it is, without trying to resist, fix it or change it. Allow your emotions to rise up, keep breathing, allowing by seeing the truth of what is, continue breathing through the process. As you practice this technique, you will gently build an inner container of resiliency and acceptance.
The third step to detaching is letting go, releasing. This is hard particularly when there’s painful emotions, feeling betrayed and hurt. One tip is to say a prayer such as:
“I release, let go, I acknowledge, release and let go, I accept, I am at peace.” Imagine a golden light streaming from the top of your head through your cells, feel the warmth of the light, giving you strength and courage to move forward with love.
One thing to know, just because you accept and let go, that doesn’t mean what happened is okay, it’s more about not getting caught up in drama and choosing to be responsible for how you think, feel and behave with healthy boundaries.