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“The Buddha compared attachment to drinking salt water from an ocean. The more we drink, the thirstier we get. Likewise, when our mind is conditioned by attachment, however much we have, we never really experience contentment. We lose the ability to distinguish between the bare experience of happiness and whatever objects temporarily make us happy. As a result, we not only become dependent on the object, but we also reinforce the neuronal patterns that condition us to rely on an external source to give us happiness.”

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Book:The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness
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The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness

This book explores the nature of happiness, offering practical advice and insights drawn from both personal experiences and scientific studies. It aims to help readers unlock the secrets to a joyful life. more

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