Fully Engaged But Never Attached

Let go of attachments to specific outcomes. Find happiness right now, instead of always chasing after something else. Be okay with life's ups and downs. Find peace within yourself, regardless of what's going on around you.

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Manuel Enrique
April 17, 2024

Ramaswami was a prosperous merchant who had a remarkable skill for doing business and making money. But he was also attached to it; his emotions were tied to his business ventures. If he made money, he would rejoice and be happy. If he lost money, he would get angry and frustrated.

One day, a young man came asking for a job. Ramaswami hired him. He began helping the merchant with tasks such as writing letters, drafting contracts, and providing regular reports on the business. The boy was good. So good that Ramaswami said to a friend:

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