Cross Connection Spoke ATTACHMENT

In the days of landline telephones prior to 1995, cross connection or crossed lines was a phenomenon where two or more separate phone calls would unintentionally be connected to each other.

At one such time two friends were in conversation and their expressions in words were a reflection of a state of mind characterized as anxiety, fear and a distorted state of self-worth. One caller spoke concerns over children futures, prioritizing wealth accumulation resulting in potentially engaging in unethical behaviour to maintain or increase one's perceived power. The second caller was expressing his heightened sense of insecurity trying to meet ends and balance relationships saying every day I struggle with life. Just then a third caller’s voice came in. Life is not a struggle it is your attachment to your desires that makes it a struggle. To free from sufferings free the self from attachments.

Hello said the 3^rd caller, I had no intention but our calls get connected and I happen to hear your conversation. If I may please continue I wish to add excess attachments to anything in life makes you mentally enslaved. Everything is temporary; emotion, thoughts, people, and surroundings. You need to understand a state of connection is different from attachment.

My grandfather in olden days helped a man in similar situation like you two. The man was asked what you do. I assist a very rich Jamindar for his administrative work. Work is hectic indoors and then a horse is given to accompany the zamindar outdoor wherever he goes. My grandfather asked is the horse yours; no I have been given to use. Do you have shelter for the horse; no the owner provides, Do you worry about its feed; no that’s not my concern the zamindar servants do. Are you worried about the horse illness; no that onus is on the zamindar. So you see you are not attached to the horse likewise why you think the other things given to you by your owner the Creator are yours and you take worries.

The Creator who gives us has His ways to take care. What we receive one must be in its gratitude for the connection with it not as an attachment. The true insurance covers in life are the policy of the creators scriptures which you need to know and sign in.

Gurbani a way of life for the world encourages a state of affectionate detachment, where one participates in the world but is not consumed by it. Under its profound guidance one can navigate attachments emphasizing detachment as a path to spiritual liberation. It highlights the importance of recognizing attachments, understanding their nature, and ultimately surrendering them to the Creator. Surrendering to Him is a conscious state of Naam Simran and in forever Gratitude, forgiveness and grace. Once in His connect and care then what comes in abundance or less is all well received.

Attachment and connection surely need understanding. Generally attachment to humans means an emotional bond, affection, desire, identity or dependence that ties persons, things or ideas. We possess them dearly but these often bring consequences. Connection on the other hand is a more balanced, empowering experience rooted in mutual respect, holds profound power to enhance one’s well-being and create a more connected world.  

Attachments to things drop away when you no longer seek to find yourself in them and do give up uncompromising thoughts how things should turn out.

Often our unrealistic expectations and unwillingness to let somethings go, are for ………………

The 3^rd caller’s phone got disconnected, In that sudden silence the meaning of attachment lingered louder than words then one caller completed the sentence (are for worldly things and family) and all hung up.