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Buddhism

crud

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1. If I ever go searching for my hearts desire again...

Reply to TeamProg (Original post)

Fri May 24, 2024, 11:46 AM

May 2024

I'll know not to look past my own back yard, because if it wasn't there in the first place, I never lost it.
I think Dorothy said that to Aunti Em. Maybe I'm wrong IDK.

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"Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have." - Gautam Buddha [View all] TeamProg May 2024 OP

If I ever go searching for my hearts desire again... crud May 2024 #1

In Tao terms, "desires cause suffering".. Pretty much the same. And it's true. As happy as I am with the fun cars that TeamProg May 2024 #2

Excellent thought.... anciano May 2024 #3

Often yeah.. possessions are "like rocks in your pockets, they weigh you down" - Marilyn from Northern Exposure. nt TeamProg May 2024 #4