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Ramblings on life

Detachment is a key virtue which has been addressed since ages as the source of inner peace. Detach - yourself from people, your surroundings, work - and you would feel so relaxed , chilled out and at peace - it is a marvellous feeling. That is why we love vacations - to take oneself away from the humdrum of daily routine - and gather back the lost energy. Why is it so difficult to "switch off"  then for a common person like me/ you? Bound by relationships, corporate life I imagine myself as a slave whose life has been turned chaotic by external factors. Is it good or bad ? Not sure but one thing is clear - To blame external world for this is wrong - this is an effect of one's own decision to stay amidst chaos- maybe,  I and you,  we -  LOVE chaos. Last week was a very hectic week for me - lots of work at office and was carrying back the baggage to home - which lead me to frustration. This week has been better placed in terms of manageable work  but then  I a