People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear o…

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People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar. ✨ Joseph Emet, Thich Nhat Hanh (2015). Mindfulness Meditation: For a Quieter Mind, Self-Awareness and Healthy Living, p.125, Souvenir Press
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People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar. ✨ Joseph Emet, Thich Nhat Hanh (2015). Mindfulness Meditation: For a Quieter Mind, Self-Awareness and Healthy Living, p.125, Souvenir Press

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