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When philosophical ideals collapse under parental anxiety

I practice non-attachment but when my adult daughter does not return my calls for three days I spiral into panic and call her six more times.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Attachment bonds with loved ones can override contemplative understanding of non-attachment when perceived threat activates primal protective instincts.

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