Living free of attachment is key to achieving enlightenment
In order to attain true enlightenment and reach closer to Heaven, individuals must free themselves of attachments of all kinds, both good and bad, and achieve a state of emptiness.
This is the gist of the Korean concept gong, which translated literally means empty. It is used to refer to a state in which a person has moved beyond Earthly attraction and has freed themselves to the point where enlightenment is possible.
According to author and philosopher Ilchi Lee, the soul is more essential than any emotion, which individuals commonly associate with spirituality. Rather, it is more like a bowl that exists inside everyone and can be filled with thoughts, feelings and emotions of all types.
This is why it is important for individuals to empty themselves of these things. When they accumulate, the soul may overflow. Eliminating attachments of all kinds can bring the soul back to a more natural state, which can bring about enlightenment.
Ilchi Lee says that one of the best ways to achieve this is through meditation. This practice can help individuals to focus their minds so that they see the importance of living a freer life.
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