Happiness is just another of the tricks that our genetic system plays …

Paulo Coelho
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Happiness is just another of the tricks that our genetic system plays on us to carry out its only role, which is the survival of the species.
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When he is forced to perform the same task several times, the Warrior uses this tactic and transforms work into prayer.
A rose dreams of enjoying the company of bees, but none appears. The sun asks: “Aren’t you tired of waiting?” “Yes,” answers the rose, “but if I close my petals, I will wither and die.
Dreaming carries no risks. The dangerous thing is trying to transform your dreams into reality.
If good things are coming, they will be a pleasant surprise, said the seer. If bad things are, and you know in advance, you will suffer greatly before they even occur. ✨ Paulo Coelho (1998). The Alch … ▶
But no one can lose sight of what he desires. Even if there are moments when he believes the world and the others are stronger. The secret is this: do not surrender.

Happiness is just another of the tricks that our genetic system plays on us to carry out its only role, which is the survival of the species.

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