For our 3-D material existence, I am always mindful of practicing non-attachment. Non-attachment is simply performing actions without expecting a certain outcome. For instance, let’s say I think I’m a bit overweight and wish to become healthier. I decide to start eating “right” and exercising a bit more – for a month. Here’s the key point : the action itself ought to be good enough. At end of allotted time, I get on the scale and find myself having gained 10 pounds. At first that would make me feel upset. But, if gaining weight actually made me feel better about my health and gave me more energy; then that would be fine. Attachment is being concerned with a certain result. Non-attachment is performing actions for its own sake and leaving ‘results’ to universal laws.
If losing weight is still most important to me, I can always revert back to my previous diet and exercise and lose those additional pounds. At the same time, I can assess how I feel between the new and previous diet / exercise routine and ascertain if less weight is actually beneficial to my well-being.
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By never expecting certain results, we will always be at inner peace. By performing actions for their own sake, the universe has a way to eventually reveal the lesson (s) from that particular action at the appropriate time.