So what, if we lose everything?

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One of the books I discovered through Amazon’s list of recommendations was “The Secret of Quantum Living” by Frank Kinslow.  One of the key takeaways is -

Don’t get attached to things because when you’re unattached, there’s nothing to fear of losing.

Here’s an excerpt from the book: 

We think we need to gather around us more stuff like wealth and friends to feel complete. But as we all know, anything we can gain, we can lose. We all know people who have lost fortunes and friends that they once thought were theirs for life. It is not the losing that causes suffering. It is, instead, the fear of loss and the longing for its return. Things and people are not the problem. It is the mind’s attachment to them that creates the torment. The mind attaches to things because it doesn’t know the value of Nothing. If you have Nothing, you have nothing to lose.

I don’t fear loss - at least loss of material things. We’ve lost our house once due to a volcanic eruption so everything becomes immaterial. For me, material things can always be replaced as long as you work hard and are patient. But even if at worst case, the things you lose cannot be replaced assuming that you lost big time, so what?

So what, if I lose my gadgets? I’ll miss them but I can live without them.  Always remember that we got by even before we owned any of them.

So what, if I lose my car? I can always take the public transportation, or get a bike, or just walk.

So what, if I lose my computer? My files are backed up on cloud.

So what, if I lose my pictures and files including back-ups? I still have memories to cherish.

So what, if I can no longer afford to dine in restaurants? I’m not picky with food anyway, and I can always eat plants that grow from the backyard.

So what, if I can no longer afford to travel?  I feel contented the most when I’m home anyway.

So what, if I lose my job and I couldn’t get the same work or pay as my last job?   I can always  explore other options.  As long as one isn’t picky, one can earn a living.  I can be a cashier, a saleslady, housecleaner, gardener....

So what, if I lose everything?  The only material things that we really need anyway are food, a few clothes and a place to stay.

Kinslow is right.  If you're unattached, there's nothing to fear of losing.  :)