“Attachment is the root of suffering. Unless it’s Velcro. Then it’s just hard to pull off without taking half your dignity with it.”
We cling to things as if they’re stitched into us, but often they’re only stuck with hooks and loops. Attachment doesn’t always tear the soul; sometimes it just leaves you looking foolish as you try to peel it off with grace.
Grip vs. Release
Velcro clings not because it loves, but because it can. Attachments do the same — gripping long past their usefulness until we laugh or cry our way free.
The Lesson in Letting Go
True freedom is knowing when to pry yourself loose, even at the cost of a little dignity. A ripped seam of pride is better than a life caught on the wrong surface.
Practical Guidance
Inspect your hooks: Notice what clings without purpose.
Choose the tear: Don’t fear the awkwardness of release.
Wear the rip: Let lost dignity become a badge of humour.
Today’s Practice
Today, peel away one Velcro-cling of attachment — and laugh at the sound it makes.
