Philosophy of Soul and Matter

Author(s): Chitrabhanu, Clare Rosenfield
Publisher: Jain Meditation International Center

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a philosophy of the seasons. It is learning to live in harmony with the seasons. It means this: the things which are relevant to each particular moment in time are relevant to life in that moment, and the things which are not relevant to life in that moment are not relevant. And still you hold on when it is no longer relevant to hold on—that is called attachment.
When you are clinging, you don't know whether things are relevant or not. Clinging makes you do one of two things. Either you create tension trying to hold onto a thing or, letting it go, you feel remorse. When it goes, aļlow it to go. Flow with the seasons.
One who is detached gives up with reverence. Like the leaves which dance as they give themselves up, you give up with joy. To receive is joy. Everyone likes to receive something new. To give up with the same joy is detachment. -
And yet if you don't give up you don't receive. Continuously there is giving and receiving. When you give up with balance, tears don't cloud your vision. When you give up with poise, you don't feel inside pain and regret. When a person leaves you, · say “I wish you well.” Holding on or regretting,