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I have read that Buddhists are unattached to outcomes. They accept without question. I don't know if that is true. Are you detached too or do outcomes matter a great deal to you? Why?

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Posted - September 21, 2016
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  • 1002

    I can't speak for Buddhists, but I do realize that outcomes / results can't always be controlled and I've no desire to control them.

      September 21, 2016 7:54 AM MDT
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  • 113301

    But don't you wish that an outcome that would benefit you would be what happens? Can you be so detached that you wouldn't care if it harmed you or helped you? If so I'm not there  FNR. I like outcomes that don't harm/hurt/impair rather than those that do. If I can have some control over it you bet I will exert it. If I can't then I just try to figure out a way to live with it. That's how I'm wired. Thank you for your reply and Happy First Day of Autumn 2016 Thursday to you! :)

      September 22, 2016 6:47 AM MDT
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  • 1002

    Both success and failure can positively benefit an individual, even bad outcomes help a person grow and ultimately hold a greater appreciation for success when it finally comes along.

    As a business owner it took several failures before I finally succeeded. It's all in one's perception.

    Besides, I can control my choices and by extension some outcomes. That's good enough for me.

      September 22, 2016 6:58 AM MDT
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  • 113301

     Thank you for your additional reply FNR. I appreciate it! :)

      September 22, 2016 7:06 AM MDT
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  • 1002

    Most welcome :)

      September 26, 2016 9:51 AM MDT
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