I've always felt like that story sucks (sorry to anyone who likes it!) because if it's already broken to you, then clearly it didn't mean that much to you to begin with. It just seems like a system of not enjoying life, to me - attachment to objects and ideas means that we are here and engaged with life!

...This is what happens when I grow up with hippie-ish parents. Occasionally I'll come out with something far-out, but more often my only form of rebellion is arguing with ancient Buddhist anecdotes. ;)