Uploaded January 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Much of human suffering is made by the mind and heart and constructed out of greed, hatred, fear and ignorance. When we let go of greed, hatred, fear and ignorance and hold the world with compassion and tenderness, love, generosity, clarity and understanding follow, and this brings happiness. Wisdom sees the possibility of joy. We’re not here just to suffer.

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