Once you learn these 5 brutal truths about life, you’ll be a much better person (according to Buddhism)

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1. Worrying is useless.

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2. If we want to be happy, we must see reality for what it is

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3. We need to accept change actively

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4. The root of suffering is pursuing temporary feelings

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5. Meditation is the path to reducing suffering

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