"Detachment without Indifference," as I came to learn from Deepak Chopra's writings has fascinated me as a personal self-improvement goal. Another flavor of the same concept is "unconditional love," as elucidated by students of philosophy and spirituality.
Having embarked on a journey to practice "Detachment without Indifference," I find myself in some situations where I have come to question the practicality and wisdom of the "without indifference" qualifier.
Detachment is, undoubtedly, good! Is the "without indifference" a convenient excuse to practice some attachment while thinking one is detached? Faking it until you get it completely right? It seems to me that "Detachment without Indifference" may be an intermediate milestone towards the ultimate goal of "Total Detachment."
"Total Detachment", by definition precludes holding animosity or a grudge towards someone. It implies being inert, in the true sense. To be stable in mind and emotion, while being cognizant and aware. A scripture has described this state of emotional stability as a desirable personal goal. The latter - ie, "while being cognizant and aware" - is an important feature of this personality trait. Recognizing the impracticality of practicing unconditional love towards the universe, "Total Detachment" gives you the the choice to be involved or not. And, it severs the link between action and outcome. It leaves no room for wanting a result or hoping for a future state. The only thinking that is relevant is towards an informed and aware decision about current action.
That is it!
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