The Law of Detachment
For many of us, co-creating with the Universe has become a significant part of goal setting and manifesting our desires. But too often, we get in our own way by holding on tightly to outcomes, and creating new problems for ourselves. Could understanding the laws of detachment help more of us to attract the things we desire into our life?
In this blog, we’ll cover the definition of law of attachment, why it’s connected to the law of attraction, and how you can benefit from using the laws of detachment to develop a higher state of awareness in your life.
What is the Law of Detachment?
When life feels chaotic, we forget that we only have a limited conscious awareness. We cannot see the wider workings of the Universe, and so when it comes to the things we desire, we tend to hold on tightly to very defined outcomes. This can leave us overthinking, and even pushing away different possibilities that may have naturally entered our life.
The law of attachment or spiritual law of success, is all about spiritual detachment. It says that in order to bring things into your life, you must become detached from your desire. It is important to be intentional in our lives and continue to set goals, but if we are able to surrender to the process and accept uncertainty when it comes to the outcome, we become open to creating and receiving whatever is meant for us on a higher level.
Deepak Chopra, renowned author in the field of New Age, made this true statement: “In detachment lies the wisdom of the uncertainty, in the wisdom of uncertainty lies the freedom from our past, from the known, which is the prison of past conditioning. And in our willingness to step into the unknown, the field of all possibilities, we surrender ourselves to the creative mind that orchestrates the dance of the universe.”
Giving yourself and others the freedom to be are great examples of the law of attachment. When we accept uncertainty, and don’t force solutions, we remain open to every possibility.
The benefits of learning to let go
Learning to let go is one of the most important factors of the law of detachment. As you practise this, here are just a few of the benefits you’ll experience:
1. Reduced overthinking
Feeling attached to a person, or situation, can leave us overthinking and feeling drained. When we consciously choose to let go, we will free up our mental energy, which we can then direct towards the things that bring us joy.
2. Feeling more present
The constant need for control leaves us up in our heads, unable to focus solely on the now. By learning to let go, we free up space to allow ourselves to be in the now.
3. Better emotional and physical health
Freeing ourselves of attachment to people or outcomes will free up our emotional space. This will give us a better capacity to process the emotions we feel, and in turn, less stress, meaning better physical health too.
How do you apply the Law of Detachment in your life?
If you’re ready to step into the field of the law of attachment, here’s some guidance to help you to practice the law in your life:
Step 1 - Commit
By committing yourself to detachment, you are saying that you are willing to let go of controlling different situations, other people, and outcomes.
Step 2 - Release control
Here you can begin to practice detached involvement. When you stop forcing outcomes and solutions, you begin to build your self-trust muscle, and place faith in the process.
Step 3 - Change the way you react
We can easily become focused on all of life’s dramas and negative emotions that we experience. Learning to connect with your higher self and to let go of the stories we create are good law of detachment examples.
Key takeaway
To successfully manifest our intentions, we must detach ourselves from any given outcome, to open up space for receiving. The key here is to surrender, place trust in the process and allow the Universe to work its magic. Practising the law of detachment takes focus and commitment, but you will begin to see significant changes in your life when you choose to relinquish control.