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Tag: dissatisfaction

The Poor Man Sells Peace

January 9, 2019January 9, 2019 ~ cafebedouin

The central idea of Buddhism is that human beings are driven by ego which tends to be dissatisfied, or when satisfied, fears change, which always comes. But, we can always choose to be satisfied, to walk our path and accept what comes our way. It's wanting things our way that creates karma, or things we're … Continue reading The Poor Man Sells Peace

!(Usefulness > Happiness)

November 23, 2018November 24, 2018 ~ cafebedouin

I keep seeing Darius Foroux's writing showing up as a Pocket recommendation through Firefox. Recently, "The Purpose Of Life Is Not Happiness: It’s Usefulness" was the top recommendation. It ends on this note: "Don’t take it too seriously. Don’t overthink it. Just DO something that’s useful. Anything." Being contrary, it reminded me of this famous … Continue reading !(Usefulness > Happiness)

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