detachment and poverty

How can we practice detachment when we are in the middle of the world? For those religious, the are truly detached. They renounced the worldly. 


For us? 

Once we embrace poverty, we can enjoy life more. Ppl who has money doesn't know how to spend money. Life can be enjoyed in simple way. 

When we put control, put moderation, we enjoy it more. E.g watching tv. We don't feel we waste time. 



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