Quote by Abdu'l-Baha

Detachment does not consist in setting fire to one's house, or becoming bankrupt or throwing one's fortune out of the window, or even giving away all of one's possessions. Detachment consists in refraining from letting our possessions possess us.

Detachment does not consist in setting fire to one's house,

Summary

This quote suggests that detachment does not involve extreme actions like destroying or abandoning one's belongings. Instead, it emphasizes the importance of not being possessed or controlled by our possessions. True detachment lies in maintaining a healthy relationship with our material possessions, not allowing them to define our identity or dictate our happiness. It highlights the need to cultivate a sense of detachment and freedom from the materialistic attachments we often form.

By Abdu'l-Baha

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