Detachment…..

The Hindu philosophy promotes Detachment very strongly.So does Buddhism. What does it mean?I understand and work it like this. I am fully participational in my life in every way, but now that I am in my 50´s, am detaching from my past slowly but surely, and that includes not being overtly attached to anyone or anything in the present, as well. This seems to be happening quite easily now, and allows me to be content mostly.This process has also taken all the un-necessary and exhausting emotional drama out of my life, thankfully!
Detachment also allows for better relationships,I find, as it means we are not dependant on the other, but relate purely with Love. It is not a need. When this can occur, we are able to stand apart enough so that when things are not going well with the other, avoid getting enmeshed in each other´s story; may it be your parents, kids,any family, partner, friend, work colleague or really,anyone you know. Empathy can also occur easily,as we are Detached and therefore more objective,and so can comfort the other better, rather than suffer with them.
In order to Detach, one does need to know oneself well and have no major traumas, psychological or emotional issues within. That needs to be explored first and when one feels sufficiently balanced, calm and content, then Detachment is a beautiful journey esp for the second part of our lives. Of course, some may even be born with this capacity like the Dalai Lama. I had to live, experience everything I did, lose myself, find myself and only now am enjoying the fruits of Detachment slowly but surely….