billy's basic detachment practice

[Billy]

I am not saying anything different with de-personalization than omission of self-importance talked about on the forum.  In detachment, the beginning experiences are with our thoughts and feelings.  I make them into objects of amusement.  Even with pains and tragedy, I want to toy with their occupation (as best I can).  Then as the skills are sharper, I can make the material world and others into objects as well.  Is this hollow and cold?  Well, it does not help me to bury the truth; and I find the expression of thoughts and emotions to be more fluid and not less real.  I am more authentic, that is certain--and overall my life has a benevolent feel (I feel gracious and often grateful).