Attach Quote by Byron Katie
“We don’t attach to things; we attach to our stories about them.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Loving What Is, Byron Katie, 2002
We connect to objects through the narratives we create about them.
In simple terms: Stories shape our attachment to things.
Question your stories.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Consumerism
- relationships
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What stories do you tell about your possessions?
- How might letting go of narratives change your feelings?
Stories can be limiting if unexamined.