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Superstition Defined
- Superstition is falsely attributing a cause to an effect, like blaming Friday the 13th for misfortunes.
- This isn't limited to silly examples; many daily beliefs about happiness or sports outcomes are also superstitions.
Materialism and Happiness
- People often equate happiness with material possessions, emulating those who appear happy.
- However, they eventually realize that many rich people are miserable, so material wealth isn't the sole cause of happiness.
Happiness and Presence
- Happiness might not be about low expectations or acceptance, but about presence.
- True happiness could be accepting the past and future to focus on the present moment.