In Search of Gumption

In Search of Gumption

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In Search of Gumption
Misery = Desires - Reality

Misery = Desires - Reality

100 hours of meditation later...

Nov 19, 2023
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At some moment during the 100 hours of meditation I realized that

a) I am an asshole, and

b) I can be less of one if I can make myself less miserable and

c) I am the only reason behind my misery.

I come back, sadly not as an enlightened being, but as one who is slightly less terrified of himself and the world.

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