Chapter 14, Day 20: EleFan: For the love of elephants (and other giant animals) Friday…My favorite day of the week…”Moksha” is the Sanskrit mantra for Fridays. It means “emotional detachment,” in essence. I LOVE emotional detachment. I do not mean aloofness; I am chock full of that. Emotional detachment, in a healthy way, is being able to let go, to not cling, to release. I love this most as it applies to outcomes. One of the most delicious practices that I have developed is letting go of what’s to happen. Yes, I have dreams…The ones when I am awake are the best…Like currying Red… I live my life the best way I can. As Maya Angelou said, “When I knew better, I did better.” I try to improve. I try to enjoy every little event, for what it is. I don’t fret over perfection…Well, that’s not exactly true…However, I do know that I typically have a few more “at-bats” coming up. What isn’t perfect this time may be closer next time. In any case, I feel a lot easier about life. There are no mandates…no time crunches…no heaving or knotted-up gut…I will have as much pleasure as I ALLOW myself to have…and I will GIVE as much pleasure, as I am allowed to give…Now, that’s living…
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