““The sad thing about being caught up in attachment or aversion is that it interferes with the ability to experience things as they are. Even when these things are painful and difficult, there is an advantage to fully experiencing them as they occur. When you do, you are unburdened. You do not have to carry them with you in an unfinished state. This process of experiencing the difficulty now allows you to begin to heal. Learning to live in the moment, complete with recognizing your preferences and your attachment and aversion, is like a soothing balm on a sunburn.””
