Can You Be Attached To Having a Clean Kitchen?
Can You Be Attached To Having a Clean Kitchen?
Since not having a super clean kitchen all the time would lead to attracting bugs which then needs to be killed, is it ethical to be unhappy or upset if you find yourself in a circumstance where keeping/having a clean kitchen all the isn't possible? Or should you practice non attachment over this issue?
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Re: Can You Be Attached To Having a Clean Kitchen?
If it's an attachment then it will lead suffering and will need to be let go of at some stage
“You only lose what you cling to”
Re: Can You Be Attached To Having a Clean Kitchen?
I tell my wife I am practising non-attachmentivyowl wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 5:18 am Since not having a super clean kitchen all the time would lead to attracting bugs which then needs to be killed, is it ethical to be unhappy or upset if you find yourself in a circumstance where keeping/having a clean kitchen all the isn't possible? Or should you practice non attachment over this issue?
I think the short answer is that a wholesome desire to keep one's environment clean is OK. It only becomes an attachment if it causes worry and stress when you can't do it.
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I don't think maintaining a sensible level of hygiene around food can be classed as "attachment", its just common sense.
From the internet:
10 Reasons Why You Should Keep a Clean Kitchen
https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/tools ... itchen.htm
From the internet:
10 Reasons Why You Should Keep a Clean Kitchen
https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/tools ... itchen.htm
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Re: Can You Be Attached To Having a Clean Kitchen?
A clean house and kitchen definitely keeps bugs away, avoiding the 1st precept issue. I prefer a clean environment, especially during the pandemic.
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Keep things clean & orderly, but do not obsess over it. "Cleanliness is next to godliness."ivyowl wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 5:18 am Since not having a super clean kitchen all the time would lead to attracting bugs which then needs to be killed, is it ethical to be unhappy or upset if you find yourself in a circumstance where keeping/having a clean kitchen all the isn't possible? Or should you practice non attachment over this issue?
Re: Can You Be Attached To Having a Clean Kitchen?
Why not when people can be attached to any situation?Can You Be Attached To Having a Clean Kitchen?