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ALAIN DE BOTTON: WE LOOK FOR FAMILIARITY NOT HAPPINESS IN RELATIONSHIPS
Great Company with Jamie Laing
Embrace the Beauty Amidst Life's Cruelty
As individuals age, their emotional responses to beauty and kindness intensify, contrasting sharply with the harsh realities of life. This heightened sensitivity often manifests in tears when confronted with sweet narratives, such as children's stories, symbolizing a yearning for lost innocence and joy. Adults may cry while reading to children, not due to the story itself, but as a recognition of life's cruelty and their own lost paradise. This suggests that personal experiences of pain and hardship heighten appreciation for beauty, revealing an innate connection to the past that impacts emotional well-being. Additionally, everyone possesses a unique capability, or 'superpower,' which often lies in problem-solving, highlighting the varied ways individuals cope with life's challenges.
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