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8 Universal Truths for Inner Peace

The Motivated Mind

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The Unpredictability of Life

Much of our anxiety and suffering arise from our attempts to control or manipulate the future. This idea is rooted in the philosophy of Zen Buddhism, which emphasizes the change in unpredictability of life. While we may not be able to control the future, we can control our own attitudes and responses to the present moment. And this is a fine dance like we're Patrick Swayze.

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