Distancing and Distances

Its one thing to have distances (physical) and one to be able to create them (physical and emotional). Its a rather difficult process and sometimes I feel the need to create them between things, people and at times, even places around me. I feel that its important for one to grow, as an individual and be able to face things that may come one's way. Its not the easiest thing to do, I have learnt but I feel the need to do it suddenly.

I dont want to be hopelessly attached to things and then find it difficult to let it go. (Well, thats what I tell myself)

Its probably a state of mind, its probably not.